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CEGL004018 Phleum pratense - Bromus pubescens - Helenium autumnale Ruderal Meadow
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Timothy - Hairy Woodland Brome - Common Sneezeweed Ruderal Meadow
Colloquial Name: Grazed Montane Grassland / Fire Meadow
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This vegetation type is currently known from high-elevation pastures or grass balds in the Southern Appalachians but is possible throughout the United States and in southern Canada. It represents montane grasslands with many alien species, presumably planted or introduced by grazing animals. Phleum pratense, a native of Europe, is characteristic. Occurrences are variable and patchy, often with local dominance of tall forbs. Other characteristic species include Hieracium caespitosum (alien), Potentilla canadensis, and Ranunculus acris (alien). Stands of this type are maintained by periodic mowing or, in some instances, prescribed burning.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: The nominals Bromus pubescens and Helenium autumnale are indicative of grazing.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Stands of this type are maintained by periodic mowing or, in some instances, prescribed burning. Phleum pratense, a native of Europe, is characteristic. Occurrences are variable and patchy, often with local dominance of tall forbs. Other characteristic species include Hieracium caespitosum (= Hieracium pratense) (alien), Potentilla canadensis, and Ranunculus acris (alien). The nominals Bromus pubescens and Helenium autumnale are indicative of grazing.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: This vegetation type is currently known from high-elevation pastures or grass balds in the Southern Appalachians but is possible throughout the United States and in southern Canada.
Geographic Range: This vegetation type is currently known from high-elevation pastures or grass balds in the Southern Appalachians but is possible throughout the United States and in southern Canada.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: NC, TN, VA
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684725
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNA
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.2 Temperate Grassland & Shrubland Formation | F012 | 2.B.2 |
| Division | 2.B.2.Nc Eastern North American Grassland & Shrubland Division | D024 | 2.B.2.Nc |
| Macrogroup | 2.B.2.Nc.90 Orchardgrass - Canada Goldenrod - Multiflora Rose Eastern North American Ruderal Grassland & Shrubland | M123 | 2.B.2.Nc.90 |
| Group | 2.B.2.Nc.90.a Tall goldenrod - Kentucky Bluegrass - Stiff Dogwood Ruderal Meadow & Shrubland Group | G059 | 2.B.2.Nc.90.a |
| Alliance | A1190 Orchardgrass - Fescue species - Canada Goldenrod Ruderal Mesic Meadow Alliance | A1190 | 2.B.2.Nc.90.a |
| Association | CEGL004018 Timothy - Hairy Woodland Brome - Common Sneezeweed Ruderal Meadow | CEGL004018 | 2.B.2.Nc.90.a |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: < ID9a. Grass Bald (Allard 1990)
- Allard, D. J. 1990. Southeastern United States ecological community classification. Interim report, Version 1.2. The Nature Conservancy, Southeast Regional Office, Chapel Hill, NC. 96 pp.
- Schafale, M. P., and A. S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the natural communities of North Carolina. Third approximation. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program, Raleigh. 325 pp.
- Southeastern Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Durham, NC.