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CEGL004297 Nuphar sagittifolia - Eriocaulon aquaticum Lakeshore Aquatic Vegetation
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Narrowleaf Pond-lily - Seven-angle Pipewort Lakeshore Aquatic Vegetation
Colloquial Name: Lake Waccamaw Narrowleaf Pond-lily Bed
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This association occurs in permanently flooded areas around the shores of Lake Waccamaw, a large, shallow, calcareous Coastal Plain lake. Nuphar sagittifolia forms open to moderately dense floating beds on the surface. Eriocaulon aquaticum and Sagittaria isoetiformis occur as sparse emergents. Generally no other vascular plants are present.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: This association is distinguished from other associations dominated by Nuphar sagittifolia by occurring in calcareous lake waters and having the associated nominal plants.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Nuphar sagittifolia (= Nuphar lutea ssp. sagittifolia) forms open to moderately dense floating beds on the surface. Eriocaulon aquaticum and Sagittaria isoetiformis occur as sparse emergents. Generally no other vascular plants are present. A number of mussels and fish may occur with this vegetation, including Elliptio waccamawensis, Leptodea ochracea, and Lampsilis fullerkati.
Dynamics: Wave action, both regular waves created by sea breezes and storm waves, creates a frequent minor disturbance. Fluctuation of lake levels, especially prolonged low water during drought, may affect the community.
Environmental Description: This association occurs in permanently flooded areas around the shores of Lake Waccamaw, a large, shallow, calcareous Coastal Plain lake. It occurs in water roughly 0.5 to 2 m deep.
Geographic Range: This association occurs in southeastern North Carolina and is known only from Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: NC
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.820695
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G1
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 5 Aquatic Vegetation Class | C05 | 5 |
| Subclass | 5.B Freshwater Aquatic Vegetation Subclass | S13 | 5.B |
| Formation | 5.B.2 Temperate to Polar Freshwater Aquatic Vegetation Formation | F057 | 5.B.2 |
| Division | 5.B.2.Na North American Freshwater Aquatic Vegetation Division | D049 | 5.B.2.Na |
| Macrogroup | 5.B.2.Na.1 Hornwort species - Pond-lily species - Pondweed species Eastern North American Freshwater Aquatic Vegetation Macrogroup | M108 | 5.B.2.Na.1 |
| Group | 5.B.2.Na.1.a American White Water-lily - Sago Pondweed - Pondweed species Freshwater Aquatic Vegetation Group | G114 | 5.B.2.Na.1.a |
| Alliance | A4064 American White Water-lily - Pond-lily species - Watershield Aquatic Vegetation Alliance | A4064 | 5.B.2.Na.1.a |
| Association | CEGL004297 Narrowleaf Pond-lily - Seven-angle Pipewort Lakeshore Aquatic Vegetation | CEGL004297 | 5.B.2.Na.1.a |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Natural Lake Shoreline Marsh (Lake Waccamaw Pond-Lily Subtype) (Schafale 2012)
- Schafale, M. P. 2012. Classification of the natural communities of North Carolina, 4th Approximation. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program, Raleigh.
- Southeastern Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Durham, NC.