Sandy Slopes, Dunes 3"-7" p.z.
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Grassland is a mixed desert plant community on wind-blown fine sands. The reference plant community is highly productive since all rainfall is captured and retained in the soil for long periods. Big galleta, jointfir and burrobush predominate, along with a variety of subshrubs and forbs. Cholla, creosotebush and ocotillo are widely scattered, mostly occurring on more stable summits, shoulders, and leeward side-slopes. Windward areas are unstable, with active windblown sands scouring large areas bare. Spring annuals and spring seasonal perennials (such as desert lily and birdcage evening primrose) flourish with sufficient winter precipitation.
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