Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Singleleaf Pinyon - Utah Juniper / Broom Snakeweed / James'' Galleta Woodland

Colloquial Name: No Data Available

Hierarchy Level:  Association

Type Concept: This association has only been described from Zion National Park, Utah. Additional global information will be added as it becomes available. At Zion National Park, Pinus monophylla and Juniperus osteosperma constitute the tree layer with cover of 20-50%. Gutierrezia sarothrae is always present in a short-shrub layer with an average 10% cover. A taller shrub layer, if present, has 10% cover, and commonly includes Psorothamnus fremontii, Salvia dorrii, and Ephedra viridis. The perennial grass Pleuraphis jamesii typically has 10% cover and may be codominant with Aristida purpurea and Bromus tectorum. This type is distinguished from ~Pinus monophylla - Juniperus osteosperma / Coleogyne ramosissima Woodland (CEGL002971)$$ by the lack of Coleogyne ramosissima. This association occurs on gentle to moderate slopes with mostly southeastern aspects. Elevation ranges 1280 to 1400 m (4200-4600 feet). Soil texture was not documented for this association, but it is known that this area has a clay texture to its soils. Ground cover of litter and small rocks are less than 50%, leaving 50% bare ground.

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

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