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SHALLOW GRAVELLY LOAM 5-8 P.Z.
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Description
Blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima) is dominant with a sparse understory of native forb and grasses.
Dominant plant species
blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima), shrub
Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides), grass
Submodel
Description
Blackbrush is dominant with annual non-native plants in the understory. This state is at risk for fire.
Dominant plant species
blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima), shrub
Grass, annual (Grass, annual), grass
Forb, annual (Forb, annual), grass
Submodel
Description
Post fire state. The plant community is dominated by eastern Mojave buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) and non-native annual plants, like red brome (Bromus rubens).
Dominant plant species
Grass, annual (Grass, annual), grass
Eastern Mojave buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), grass
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