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CEGL006453 Eastern Woodland Vernal Pool
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Eastern Woodland Vernal Pool
Colloquial Name: Eastern Woodland Vernal Pool
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This association is characterized by seasonally fluctuating water levels; it may dry out completely in the summer. Hydrology may be affected by impermeable soils, seasonally high water tables, seasonal flooding in nearby streams and drainages, and/or impervious bedrock at or near the surface. The substrate is mineral soil with or without a layer of muck. The species composition is variable among sites, as well as annually and seasonally. Larger examples of this community type may exhibit strong zonation. Many smaller, shaded vernal ponds are unvegetated, their bottoms consisting of dead leaves and algae.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: Recognition of vernal pool associations is complicated not only by the lack of good data but by the seasonal and spatial variability in composition. The largest factor, however, is that vernal pools are generally defined by their invertebrate and amphibian communities and often do not have characteristic suites of plant species. This type should be considered tentative pending more data.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: The species composition is variable among sites, variable annually, and variable seasonally. Larger examples may exhibit strong zonation. Many smaller, shaded vernal ponds are unvegetated, their bottoms consisting of dead leaves and algae. Cover may be sparse and often varies through the season. Species composition is extremely variable, and of the species listed below, only a few are likely to be found on any one site. Typical representatives include Dulichium arundinaceum, Glyceria sp., Leersia oryzoides, Scirpus cyperinus, Lycopus uniflorus, Polygonum spp., Thelypteris palustris, Carex gynandra, Carex crinita, Carex leptonervia, Carex stipata, Carex canescens, Carex vesicaria, Juncus effusus, Bidens spp., Hypericum mutilum, Hypericum canadense, Osmunda cinnamomea, Osmunda regalis, Agrostis scabra, Utricularia geminiscapa, Triadenum virginicum, Sagittaria sp., and Eleocharis spp. Although this community type is predominantly herbaceous, shrubs and small trees may be present. Typical woody species include Vaccinium corymbosum, Lyonia ligustrina, Quercus palustris, Nyssa sylvatica, Acer rubrum, Salix spp., Cephalanthus occidentalis, and Ilex verticillata.
Dynamics: This community experiences seasonally fluctuating water levels; it may dry out completely in the summer. Hydrology may be affected by impermeable soils, seasonally high water tables, seasonal flooding in nearby streams and drainages, and/or impervious bedrock at or near the surface.
Environmental Description: This association is characterized by seasonally fluctuating water levels; it may dry out completely in the summer. Hydrology may be affected by impermeable soils, seasonally high water tables, seasonal flooding in nearby streams and drainages, and/or impervious bedrock at or near the surface. The substrate in most vernal pools is mineral soil with or without a layer of muck, but some are boulder-filled depressions. Boulder vernal pools may dry out completely in the summer, and their hydrology is controlled by impervious bedrock below the boulderfield.
Geographic Range: This association occurs in the northeastern U.S., and presumably in adjacent Canada, primarily in glaciated or periglacial areas, from Quebec and New Brunswick south through New York to northern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.
Nations: CA,US
States/Provinces: CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.791626
Confidence Level: Low
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G3
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 1 Forest & Woodland Class | C01 | 1 |
| Subclass | 1.B Temperate & Boreal Forest & Woodland Subclass | S15 | 1.B |
| Formation | 1.B.3 Temperate Flooded & Swamp Forest Formation | F026 | 1.B.3 |
| Division | 1.B.3.Na Eastern North American-Great Plains Flooded & Swamp Forest Division | D011 | 1.B.3.Na |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.3.Na.2 Pin Oak - Green Ash - Blackgum Swamp Forest Macrogroup | M503 | 1.B.3.Na.2 |
| Group | 1.B.3.Na.2.d Northeastern Forest Vernal Pool Group | G667 | 1.B.3.Na.2.d |
| Alliance | A3686 Eastern North American Vernal Pool Alliance | A3686 | 1.B.3.Na.2.d |
| Association | CEGL006453 Eastern Woodland Vernal Pool | CEGL006453 | 1.B.3.Na.2.d |
Concept Lineage: Upgraded to Standard during screening.
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Eastern Woodland Vernal Pool Sparse Vegetation (Perles et al. 2007)
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