Lithic Slopes
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Description
State 1 represents the historic-natural condition for this ecological site. It is similar to State 2,
but has only native species.
Description
The current potential plant community is dominated by Mojave buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), big galleta (Pleuraphis rigida), galleta (Pleuraphis jamesii) and black grama (Bouteloua eriopoda). A high diversity of other shrub species is typically present. A high diversity of annual forbs and grasses are seasonally abundant. Total canopy cover is about 50%, and production is 620 pounds per acre.
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