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CEGL006001 Acer saccharinum - Ulmus americana / Onoclea sensibilis Floodplain Forest
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Silver Maple - American Elm / Sensitive Fern Floodplain Forest
Colloquial Name: Northeastern Silver Maple - Elm Floodplain Forest
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This floodplain forest is currently described from higher terraces along the lower reaches of larger rivers of the northeastern United States where flood depth and duration are relatively less than immediately adjacent to the river channel. The canopy is strongly dominated by Acer saccharinum. Ulmus rubra, Ulmus americana, Prunus serotina, and Fraxinus pennsylvanica can occur in the subcanopy. Populus deltoides can occur sporadically, generally identifying locations of former sandy, drainage channels. The shrub layer is present, unlike adjacent areas on lower terraces. Species include Viburnum recognitum, Viburnum dentatum, Lindera benzoin, and Cornus sericea. The herb layer is strongly dominated by Onoclea sensibilis interspersed with lesser amounts of Cinna arundinacea, Geum canadense, Chelone glabra, Impatiens capensis, Carex crinita, Carex lupulina, and Carex grayi. Often occurs in association with Acer saccharinum - Populus deltoides floodplain forests, or on larger rivers than those supporting the Quercus palustris - Acer rubrum.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: No Data Available
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: The canopy is strongly dominated by Acer saccharinum. Ulmus rubra, Ulmus americana, Prunus serotina, and Fraxinus pennsylvanica can occur in the subcanopy. Populus deltoides can occur sporadically, generally identifying locations of former sandy, drainage channels. The shrub layer is present, unlike adjacent areas on lower terraces. Species include Viburnum recognitum, Viburnum dentatum, Lindera benzoin, and Cornus sericea. The herb layer is strongly dominated by Onoclea sensibilis interspersed with lesser amounts of Cinna arundinacea, Geum canadense, Chelone glabra, Impatiens capensis, Carex crinita, Carex lupulina, and Carex grayi. Often occurs in association with Acer saccharinum - Populus deltoides floodplain forests, or on larger rivers than those supporting Quercus palustris - Acer rubrum.
Dynamics: This floodplain forest is found higher in the floodplain (not immediately adjacent to river channel) of major rivers.
Environmental Description: This floodplain forest occurs on fine soils on upper terraces along the lower reaches of larger rivers of the northeastern United States where flood depth and duration are relatively less than immediately adjacent to the river channel.
Geographic Range: This floodplain forest is currently described from higher terraces along the lower reaches of larger rivers of the northeastern United States.
Nations: CA?,US
States/Provinces: CT, DE?, MA, MI, NJ, NY, QC?
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683201
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNR
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 1 Forest & Woodland Class | C01 | 1 |
| Subclass | 1.B Temperate & Boreal Forest & Woodland Subclass | S15 | 1.B |
| Formation | 1.B.3 Temperate Flooded & Swamp Forest Formation | F026 | 1.B.3 |
| Division | 1.B.3.Na Eastern North American-Great Plains Flooded & Swamp Forest Division | D011 | 1.B.3.Na |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.3.Na.3 <i>Tsuga canadensis - Fraxinus nigra - Larix laricina</i> Flooded & Swamp Forest Macrogroup | M504 | 1.B.3.Na.3 |
| Group | 1.B.3.Na.3.a Silver Maple - Green Ash - Black Ash Floodplain Forest Group | G653 | 1.B.3.Na.3.a |
| Alliance | A3715 Silver Maple - Red Maple - American Elm Floodplain Forest Alliance | A3715 | 1.B.3.Na.3.a |
| Association | CEGL006001 Silver Maple - American Elm / Sensitive Fern Floodplain Forest | CEGL006001 | 1.B.3.Na.3.a |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: ? Southern New England floodplain forest (Rawinski 1984a)
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