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Ecological site R030XA014CA
Clay Plain
Last updated: 10/21/2024
Accessed: 12/22/2024
General information
Provisional. A provisional ecological site description has undergone quality control and quality assurance review. It contains a working state and transition model and enough information to identify the ecological site.
Classification relationships
NDDB/Holland, R.F. 1986. Preliminary descriptions of the terrestrial natural communities of California - Desert Saltbush Scrub. ; J.O. Sawyer and T. Keeler-Wolf. 1995. Manual of California Vegetation - Spinescale Series.
Ecological site concept
This site occurs on nearly level areas of alluvial plains. Elevations are 2270 to 2375 feet. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent.
The soils that characterize this site are very deep and moderately drained to well drained. They are formed in lacustrine sediments.
Associated sites
R030XA013CA |
Clay Flat Clay Flat |
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R030XA025CA |
Saline Bottom Saline Bottom |
R030XA031CA |
Sodic Dunes 5-7" P.Z. Sodic Dunes |
Similar sites
R030XA024CA |
Outwash Plain Outwash Plain - Allscale Saltbush dominant species. |
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R030XA013CA |
Clay Flat Clay Flat - Less productive site; occurs on eroded areas. |
Table 1. Dominant plant species
Tree |
Not specified |
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Shrub |
(1) Atriplex spinifera |
Herbaceous |
(1) Distichlis spicata |
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