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CEGL001239 Salix wolfii / Fragaria virginiana Wet Shrubland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Wolf''s Willow / Virginia Strawberry Wet Shrubland
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This is a minor riparian shrubland plant association known from the Rocky Mountains of north-central Colorado, northwestern Wyoming and eastern Idaho. Elevations range from 1890-3025 m (6200-9920 feet). Sites are mesic, subirrigated benches and flats near streams in narrow and broad valley bottoms. In broader valleys stands often occur within a mosaic of wetter types. The alluvial soils are moderately well-drained to somewhat poorly drained, fine- or coarse-textured loams that are sometimes rocky. The vegetation is characterized by a low to moderately dense shrub layer dominated by Salix wolfii with a moderately dense to dense herbaceous layer dominated by forbs. Artemisia cana, Betula glandulosa, Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda, Lonicera spp., Ribes inerme, Salix boothii, or Salix planifolia are frequently present in the overstory. Fragaria virginiana is the dominant and diagnostic forb species. Other forbs and graminoids are present but have lower cover. Associated herbaceous species include Achillea millefolium, Carex pellita, Deschampsia cespitosa, Geum macrophyllum, Hymenoxys hoopesii, Phleum alpinum, Polemonium caeruleum, Potentilla spp., Senecio triangularis, Symphyotrichum foliaceum, Thalictrum fendleri, Trisetum wolfii, and Valeriana spp. Caltha leptosepala and Carex aquatilis may be present but are restricted to wetter microsites. Introduces species Taraxacum officinale and Poa pratensis are common on many sites.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: This shrubland is very similar to ~Salix wolfii / Mesic Forbs Wet Shrubland (CEGL001240)$$. Fragaria virginiana is common in Salix wolfii shrublands, increases with disturbance and may be a seral type influenced by past grazing (Youngblood et al. 1985a).
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: This riparian association is characterized by a low to moderately dense shrub layer dominated by Salix wolfii with a moderately dense to dense herbaceous layer dominated by forbs. Artemisia cana, Betula glandulosa, Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda (= Potentilla fruticosa), Lonicera spp., Ribes inerme, Salix boothii, or Salix planifolia are frequently present in the overstory. Fragaria virginiana is the dominant and diagnostic forb species. Other forbs and graminoids are present but have lower cover. Associated herbaceous species include Achillea millefolium, Carex pellita (= Carex lanuginosa), Deschampsia cespitosa, Geum macrophyllum, Hymenoxys hoopesii (= Helenium hoopesii), Phleum alpinum, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium occidentale, Potentilla diversifolia, Senecio triangularis, Symphyotrichum foliaceum, Thalictrum fendleri, Trisetum wolfii, Valeriana edulis, and Valeriana occidentalis. Caltha leptosepala and Carex aquatilis may be present but are restricted to wetter microsites. Introduces species Taraxacum officinale and Poa pratensis are common on many sites.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: This is a minor riparian shrubland plant association known from the Rocky Mountains of north-central Colorado, northwestern Wyoming and eastern Idaho. Elevations range from 1890-3025 m (6200-9920 feet). Sites are mesic, subirrigated benches and flats near streams in narrow and broad valley bottoms. In broader valleys stands often occur within a mosaic of wetter types. The alluvial soils are moderately well-drained to somewhat poorly drained, fine- or coarse-textured loams that are sometimes rocky. Moss cover is generally low and patchy.
Geographic Range: This is a minor riparian shrubland plant association known from the Rocky Mountains in north-central Colorado, northwestern Wyoming and eastern Idaho.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: CO, ID, WY
Plot Analysis Summary:
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Confidence Level: Moderate
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G4?
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 2 Shrub & Herb Vegetation Class | C02 | 2 |
| Subclass | 2.C Shrub & Herb Wetland Subclass | S44 | 2.C |
| Formation | 2.C.4 Temperate to Polar Freshwater Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Formation | F013 | 2.C.4 |
| Division | 2.C.4.Nb Western North American Temperate Freshwater Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Division | D031 | 2.C.4.Nb |
| Macrogroup | 2.C.4.Nb.5 Sitka Alder - Booth''s Willow / Northwest Territory Sedge Montane Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Macrogroup | M893 | 2.C.4.Nb.5 |
| Group | 2.C.4.Nb.5.d Willow species - Alder species - Water Birch Riparian & Seep Shrubland Group | G527 | 2.C.4.Nb.5.d |
| Alliance | A3770 Wolf''s Willow - Short-fruit Willow - Resin Birch Wet Shrubland Alliance | A3770 | 2.C.4.Nb.5.d |
| Association | CEGL001239 Wolf''s Willow / Virginia Strawberry Wet Shrubland | CEGL001239 | 2.C.4.Nb.5.d |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Salix wolfii / Fragaria virginiana Habitat Type (Mattson 1984)
= Salix wolfii / Fragaria virginiana Plant Association (Johnston 1987)
= Salix wolfii / Mesic Forb Community Type (Youngblood et al. 1985a) [Fragaria virginiana was a constant and one of the most abundant species in sampled plots.]
= Salix wolfii / Mesic Herb (Mutz and Queiroz 1983) [Several stands with Fragaria virginiana-dominated understories were included in this type.]
= Salix wolfii / Fragaria virginiana Plant Association (Johnston 1987)
= Salix wolfii / Mesic Forb Community Type (Youngblood et al. 1985a) [Fragaria virginiana was a constant and one of the most abundant species in sampled plots.]
= Salix wolfii / Mesic Herb (Mutz and Queiroz 1983) [Several stands with Fragaria virginiana-dominated understories were included in this type.]
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