Photo Point 020
Description:
Foot of Davis Mesa
Photo:
Photo date:
March 27, 2008
Photo credit:
Jim Malusa
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SE Vegetation:
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larrea tridentata | dominant | 15-24% |
1.5 |
|
| Fouquieria splendens | common | 1-4% |
2.5 |
|
| Yucca elata | common | 1-4% |
1.5 |
|
| Zinnia acerosa | uncommon | <1% |
Few grasses, but annuals common: Lepidium, Plantago, Cyrptantha, Phacelia, and Dyssodia. |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opuntia engelmannii | common | 1-4% |
0.5 |
|
| Cylindropuntia leptocaulis | uncommon | <1% |
NOTE: no palo verde at photo point, but there are many just upslope. These appear to be associated with the neighboring LTA169. |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilaria belangeri | common | <1% |