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CEGL000266 Abies grandis / Acer circinatum Forest

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Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Grand Fir / Vine Maple Forest

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Hierarchy Level:  Association

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Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available

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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available

Floristics: No Data Available

Dynamics:  No Data Available

Environmental Description:  No Data Available

Geographic Range: No Data Available

Nations: US

States/Provinces:  OR, WA




Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented

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Grank: G4

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Synonomy: = Abies grandis / Acer circinatum - Achlys triphylla (Topik et al. 1988) [(p.91)]

Concept Author(s): Western Ecology Group

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