Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Singleleaf Pinyon - Utah Juniper / (Roundleaf Buffaloberry, Utah Serviceberry) 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, this association has comparatively diverse species composition and moderate cover for upland pinyon-juniper vegetation types. Juniperus osteosperma and Pinus monophylla have combined foliar cover of over 20% and heights averaging 5 m. The indicator species of this association is Shepherdia rotundifolia. This species is always present, but has low cover. Amelanchier utahensis is commonly present, also with low cover. Other shrubs that may be present are Quercus turbinella, Fraxinus anomala, and Rhus trilobata. Subshrubs Yucca spp., Opuntia spp., and Gutierrezia sarothrae are nearly always present, but each species contributes less than 5% cover. Herbaceous species may include Poa fendleriana, Hesperostipa comata, Pleuraphis jamesii, with 5-30% cover, and a wide variety of forbs with minimal cover. (There have been situations where all species are present except Shepherdia rotundifolia, and classification is still appropriate. It is likely nearby.) This association appears to be related to more mesic sites than ~Pinus monophylla - Juniperus osteosperma / Quercus turbinella Woodland (CEGL002941)$$. Elevations range from 1370 to 1710 m (4500-5600 feet) with slope aspects commonly north to east. Soils are sandy or, in some cases, clay or silt loams.

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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