Clay Loam Upland 10-14" p.z.
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Description
This site is a grassland community with scattered shrubs and a few forbs. The grasses are a mixture of cool and warm season grasses. The shrubs are fourwing saltbush at the lower elevation and precipitation areas and Wyoming big sagebrush at the higher elevation and precipitation areas.
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Description
The plant communities in this state are similar to those in the reference state. Non-native anuuals are now present in the plant communities and compete with the native species. Disturbances such as fire or drought may allow these non-native species to increase their dominance on the site.
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