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Mesembryanthemum spp. - Carpobrotus spp. Ruderal Grassland Alliance | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Mesembryanthemum spp. - Carpobrotus spp. Ruderal Grassland Alliance
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This low-statured vegetation forms a continuous canopy less than 50 cm in height. This is a highly invasive, exotic alliance, dominated by members of three genera: <i>Carpobrotus, Malephora</i>, and/or <i>Mesembryanthemum</i>. The native shrubs <i>Abronia latifolia, Ambrosia chamissonis</i>, and/or <i>Eriogonum latifolium</i> may be present as emergents. <i>Poa douglasii</i> may also be present. This alliance can be found along the immediate coast of California from sea level to 100 m elevation. Stands are widespread on bluffs, disturbed land, and sand dunes. Disturbance aids the spread of this exotic alliance. Stands are being removed in several areas to restore native vegetation. However, these species are now so common in California, they must be recognized as components of the state's vegetation. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:38256-{4FE4F2F2-4E87-43B0-8229-B14DCEF0F87C}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Sep-2014 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.905001 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A1620
  Translated: Iceplant species - Hottentot-fig species Ruderal Grassland Alliance
  Common: Ruderal Iceplant - Hottentot-fig Grassland
  Scientific: Mesembryanthemum spp. - Carpobrotus spp. Ruderal Grassland Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) A.1620
(similar) Mesembryanthemum spp. - Carpobrotus spp. Semi-natural Herbaceous Alliance