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Poa macrantha - Leymus mollis - Festuca rubra Sand Dune Grassland Alliance | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Poa macrantha - Leymus mollis - Festuca rubra Sand Dune Grassland Alliance
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This alliance represents upland, native herbaceous coastal sand dune communities found from central Washington south to Point Reyes near San Francisco. These herbaceous areas are characterized by the perennial grasses and forbs <i>Artemisia campestris, Festuca rubra, Leymus mollis, Lupinus littoralis</i>, and <i>Poa macrantha</i>. They are typically open and only slightly stabilizing their substrates, although the <i>Festuca rubra</i> communities can occur on partially stabilized dunes. They are restricted to coastal areas, generally within 2 km of the ocean, although some extensive dune areas such as those at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area can extend inland up to 10 km. Elevation ranges from sea level to 200 m (0-600 feet). Aspect varies and the dunes can move seasonally. These grasslands occur on sand substrates, ranging from low foredunes along the ocean, coastal plains, and giant, often moving dunes. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:38318-{383FAC1E-7AED-44BB-9FF2-E1F35CCAA15C}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Sep-2014 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.874122 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A2066
  Translated: Seashore Bluegrass - American Dunegrass - Red Fescue Sand Dune Grassland Alliance
  Common: Seashore Bluegrass - American Dunegrass - Red Fescue Sand Dune Grassland
  Scientific: Poa macrantha - Leymus mollis - Festuca rubra Sand Dune Grassland Alliance