Sandy Slopes, Dunes 7"-10" p.z.
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Description
Shrubland is a mixed desert plant community occurring on wind-blown fine sands. The plant community is highly productive since all rainfall is captured and retained in the soil for long periods. Some very large shrub specimens can be found on this site. Palo verde, cholla and ocotillo are widely scattered, mostly occurring on more stable side-slope and interdune areas, while big galleta and white bursage are well-distributed on the less stable, windblown summit and shoulder positions. Creosote is sparsely present. Spring annuals and spring seasonal perennials (such as desert lily and birdcage evening primrose) flourish with sufficient winter precipitation as an ephemeral understory within persistent shrub and grass canopies.
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