| Dominant Species: |
Varied (see DIAGNOSTIC SPECIES)
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| Description: |
This is a 'catch all' type which includes a variety of shrub communities
that grow in relatively mesic sites. Most often, Rocky Mountain maple,
serviceberry, and/or chokecherry are dominant or co-dominant, but other shrub
species may be present. Mountain mahogany can not be dominant. Mesic shrubs
must comprise more than 25% of the total vegetative cover.
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| Distribution: |
Throughout the state of Colorado.
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| Elevation Range: |
1560-3760m (5100-12325')
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| Diagnostic Species: |
Acer glabrum, Amelanchier sp., Symphoricarpos sp., Prunus sp.
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