Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Honey Mesquite / Sideoats Grama - Texas Wintergrass Woodland

Colloquial Name: Honey Mesquite / Sideoats Grama Woodland

Hierarchy Level:  Association

Type Concept: This association occurs in the Rolling Plains over deeper soils and is likely to occur also in the northern Edwards Plateau and Lampasas Cutplain of Texas. This association is dominated by Prosopis glandulosa. Rhus lanceolata may codominate, especially after fire. Other woody species, such as Sideroxylon lanuginosum, may be present in low abundance. Nassella leucotricha grows primarily under the shade of the Prosopis glandulosa, along with Bouteloua and other grasses (composition dependent on grazing pressure). Other woody species, such as Sideroxylon lanuginosum, may be present in low abundance. The understory is usually dominated by Nassella leucotricha; Bouteloua curtipendula is often uncommon or absent. Other common understory species include Ruellia nudiflora, Croton monanthogynus, Rhynchosia senna, Schizachyrium scoparium, Symphyotrichum ericoides, Desmanthus leptolobus, Stenaria nigricans, Indigofera miniata, and Liatris punctata var. mucronata. This is apparently a natural type, but it may closely resemble semi-natural vegetation in composition and structure.

Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available

Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available

Classification Comments: This association is supported by cluster analysis of plot data from Fort Hood, Texas. It is presumed natural, although it may be difficult to distinguish from similar semi-natural vegetation. The occurrence of Prosopis glandulosa increases as a result of altered fire regimes, intense grazing and other anthropogenic disturbances. More information is need to determine the natural composition, range, extent and conservation status of this association.

Similar NVC Types: No Data Available

note: No Data Available