Photo Point 028
Description:
Chihuahuan Pine Picnic Area, Bear Canyon, Catalinas.
Photo:
Photo date:
May 1, 2008
Photo credit:
Jim Malusa
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N Vegetation:
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinus ponderosa | dominant | 40-59% |
10 to 15 m - NOTE: All data are for the canyon bottom, not the slopes |
|
| Quercus emoryi | common | 5-9% |
Together, the three oaks comprise about 015-24% cover |
|
| Quercus arizonica | common | 5-9% |
The height of the oaks ranges from 5 to 10 m |
|
| Quercus hypoleucoides | common | 5-9% |
NOTE: site is near Bear Canyon upper picnic ground |
|
| Juniperus deppeana | common | 1-4% | ||
| Juglans major | common | <1% |
Mostly small walnut trees, <5m, but occasionally >10m |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamnus californica | common | <1% |
1.5 m tall, typical in the open understory |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenbergia emersleyi | common | 1-4% |
Easily the most common bunchgrass |