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Andropogon gerardii - Sorghastrum nutans - Helianthus spp. Southern Grassland Alliance | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Andropogon gerardii - Sorghastrum nutans - Helianthus spp. Southern Grassland Alliance
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: Dominant grasses include <i>Andropogon gerardii, Sorghastrum nutans</i>, and <i>Schizachyrium scoparium</i>. Stands have a moderate to high diversity of forbs. Some common forbs include <i>Symphyotrichum ericoides, Helianthus</i> spp., and <i>Solidago</i> spp. This alliance is found in the unglaciated southeastern Great Plains, ranging from Kansas south to Texas. Examples occur on deep silt, loam, and clay soils which range from poorly drained to somewhat excessively drained. Fire plays a significant role in limiting woody vegetation. Without management, woody vegetation could become dense and shade out herbaceous prairie species. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:39255-{4475B5C4-6C39-4A28-AE8D-017820F74D42}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 18-Dec-2014 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.900096 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A4045
  Translated: Big Bluestem - Indiangrass - Sunflower species Southern Grassland Alliance
  Common: Southern Big Bluestem - Indiangrass - Sunflower Grassland
  Scientific: Andropogon gerardii - Sorghastrum nutans - Helianthus spp. Southern Grassland Alliance