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CEGL003342 Prunus ilicifolia / Sanicula crassicaulis Shrubland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Hollyleaf Cherry / Pacific Black-snakeroot 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 are found at low elevations on 4- to 13-degree slopes. Aspects are east-northeast to southwest on undulating lower to upper slopes. Soil textures range from moderately fine sandy clay loam to moderately coarse sandy loam. This shrubland forms dense stands dominated by Prunus ilicifolia with continuous cover of 60-80% cover in the shrub layer. Sanicula crassicaulis is an important understory herb. A variety of herbs and shrubs that are often found in this association include Dirca occidentalis, Sanicula crassicaulis, Toxicodendron diversilobum, Heracleum maximum, Marah fabaceus, Ribes californicum, Heteromeles arbutifolia, and Ceanothus thyrsiflorus. Other species that may be included are Conium maculatum, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea, Ribes sanguineum, Stellaria media, Galium aparine, Dryopteris arguta, Solanum douglasii, Maianthemum racemosum, Clinopodium douglasii, Carduus pycnocephalus, Artemisia californica, Solanum xanti, Hesperocnide tenella, and Polystichum munitum. This association is often adjacent to Baccharis pilularis communities.
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: This shrubland forms dense stands dominated by Prunus ilicifolia with continuous cover of 60-80% cover in the shrub layer. Sanicula crassicaulis is an important understory herb. A variety of herbs and shrubs that are often found in this association include Dirca occidentalis, Sanicula crassicaulis, Toxicodendron diversilobum, Heracleum maximum (= Heracleum lanatum), Marah fabaceus, Ribes californicum, Heteromeles arbutifolia, and Ceanothus thyrsiflorus. Other species that may be included are Conium maculatum, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea (= Sambucus mexicana), Ribes sanguineum, Stellaria media, Galium aparine, Dryopteris arguta, Solanum douglasii, Maianthemum racemosum (= Smilacina racemosa), Clinopodium douglasii (= Satureja douglasii), Carduus pycnocephalus, Artemisia californica, Solanum xanti, Hesperocnide tenella, and Polystichum munitum. This association is often adjacent to Baccharis pilularis communities.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: Stands are found at low elevations on 4- to 13-degree slopes. Aspects are east-northeast to southwest on undulating lower to upper slopes. Soil textures range from moderately fine sandy clay loam to moderately coarse sandy loam.
Geographic Range: This shrubland association is currently only known from Point Reyes National Seashore in California. It is also reported from Los Padres National Forest. Additional range information will be added as it becomes available.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: CA
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688106
Confidence Level: Low
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.1 Chamise - Whiteleaf Manzanita - Scrub Oak Chaparral Macrogroup | M043 | 2.B.1.Na.1 |
| Group | 2.B.1.Na.1.b Scrub Oak - Eastwood''s Manzanita - California Ash Chaparral Group | G261 | 2.B.1.Na.1.b |
| Alliance | A3863 Hollyleaf Cherry - Toyon - Redheart Mesic Chaparral Alliance | A3863 | 2.B.1.Na.1.b |
| Association | CEGL003342 Hollyleaf Cherry / Pacific Black-snakeroot Shrubland | CEGL003342 | 2.B.1.Na.1.b |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Prunus ilicifolia / Sanicula crassicaulis Association (Schirokauer et al. 2003) [pi code 21251]
= Prunus ilicifolia ssp. Ilicifolia / Sanicula crassicaulis (Sawyer et al. 2009) [37.910.01]
= Prunus ilicifolia ssp. Ilicifolia / Sanicula crassicaulis (Sawyer et al. 2009) [37.910.01]
- Borchert, M. 2000. Draft descriptions of chaparral alliances from Los Padres National Forest, South Coast Ranges, California. Administrative review draft copy provided by author.
- 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]
- Skinner, M., and B. Pavlik. 1994. Inventory of rare and endangered vascular plants of California. California Native Plant Society. Special Publication, No. 1, Fifth edition. 174 pp.
- Western Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Boulder, CO.