Photo Point 032
Description:
On this western pediment of Samaniego Ridge, the dominant shrub is Courtsetia glandulosa.
Photo:
Photo date:
May 10, 2008
Photo credit:
Jim Malusa
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SW Vegetation:
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursetia glandulosa | dominant | 10-14% |
2 |
|
| Jatropha cardiophylla | common | 1-4% |
1 |
|
| Calliandra eriophylla | common | 1-4% |
0.2 |
|
| Dodonaea angustifolia | common | <1% |
1.5 (hopbush) |
|
| Acacia greggii | common | <1% | ||
| Ambrosia ambrosioides | common | <1% |
NOTE: grasses uncommon, less than 5% cover, mostly tanglehead |
|
| Celtis pallida | uncommon | <1% |
Restricted to draws |
|
| Anisacanthus thurberi | uncommon | <1% |
Restricted to draws |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosopis velutina | common | 1-4% | ||
| Parkinsonia floridum | uncommon | <1% |