Photo Point 068
Description:
Molino Canyon, Catalinas.
Photo:
Oregonillo and sotol are the dominant shrubs on this shady slope, while the sunny slopes opposite are grasses, mesquite, fairyduster, and catclaw.
Photo date:
September 13, 2008
Photo credit:
Jim Malusa
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N Vegetation:
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloysia wrightii | dominant | 15-24% |
1.5 |
|
| Dasylirion wheeleri | common | 5-9% |
1.5 |
|
| Ericameria laricifolia | common | 1-4% |
1 |
|
| Acacia greggii | common | 1-4% |
1.5 |
|
| Dodonaea angustifolia | common | 5-9% |
2 |
|
| Agave schottii | common | 5-9% | ||
| Agave palmeri | uncommon | <1% | ||
| Calliandra eriophylla | common | <1% | ||
| Pseudognapthalium sp. | common | 1-4% |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauquelinia californica | common | 1-4% |
3 |
|
| Quercus oblongifolia | common | 1-4% |
5 |
|
| Prosopis velutina | uncommon | <1% |
mostly along stream terrace (Molino Canyon) |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opuntia engelmannii | uncommon | <1% |