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CEGL003302 Corylus cornuta / Polystichum munitum Shrubland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Beaked Hazelnut / Western Swordfern Shrubland
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This shrubland association is currently only known from Point Reyes National Seashore in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. Stands of this association are found on moderate slopes with a northern to eastern exposure. This vegetation grows in the middle third of the slope on moderately coarse to fine sandy loams. Stands are typically in concave areas surrounded by stands of Pseudotsuga menziesii. Stands are small, usually under 3 ha. This vegetation is heavily dominated by Corylus cornuta forming a closed shrub canopy between 2-5 m in height, with individual emergent tall shrubs. Marah fabaceus and Rubus ursinus are common shrub associates. Polystichum munitum is present in the herbaceous and short-shrub layers at low cover values. Other common associates may include Rubus parviflorus, Stachys ajugoides, Urtica dioica, and/or Elymus glaucus.
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: No Data Available
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: No Data Available
Geographic Range: This association is only known from the vicinity of the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Information about its global range is not available without additional inventory. Although Corylus cornuta is widespread throughout the Pacific states, no alliance has been thoroughly defined for it.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: CA
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684475
Confidence Level: Moderate
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G2
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 2 Shrub & Herb Vegetation Class | C02 | 2 |
| Subclass | 2.B Temperate & Boreal Grassland & Shrubland Subclass | S18 | 2.B |
| Formation | 2.B.1 Mediterranean Scrub & Grassland Formation | F038 | 2.B.1 |
| Division | 2.B.1.Na Californian Scrub & Grassland Division | D327 | 2.B.1.Na |
| Macrogroup | 2.B.1.Na.2 Coastal Sagebrush - Black Sage - Coyotebrush Coastal Scrub Macrogroup | M044 | 2.B.1.Na.2 |
| Group | 2.B.1.Na.2.c Californian North Coastal & Mesic Scrub Group | G662 | 2.B.1.Na.2.c |
| Alliance | A4089 California Hazelnut Scrub Alliance | A4089 | 2.B.1.Na.2.c |
| Association | CEGL003302 Beaked Hazelnut / Western Swordfern Shrubland | CEGL003302 | 2.B.1.Na.2.c |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Corylus cornuta / Polystichum munitum (Sawyer et al. 2009) [37.950.01]
= Corylus cornuta / Polystichum munitum Association (Schirokauer et al. 2003) [pi code 30011]
= Corylus cornuta / Polystichum munitum Association (Schirokauer et al. 2003) [pi code 30011]
- Sawyer, J. O., T. Keeler-Wolf, and J. Evens. 2009. A manual of California vegetation. Second edition. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento CA. 1300 pp.
- Schirokauer, D., T. Keeler-Wolf, J. Meinke, and P. van der Leeden. 2003. Plant community classification and mapping project. Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Water Department Watershed Lands, Mount Tamalpais, Tomales Bay, and Samuel P. Taylor State Parks. Final report. California State Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife and Habitat Data Analysis Branch, Sacramento, National Park Service, Point Reyes Station, and Aerial Information Systems, Redlands, CA. 82 pp. [http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/pore_goga/index.html]
- Western Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Boulder, CO.