Demise of spiny hopsage shrubs following summer wildfire: an authentic record

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Northwest Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5967753

Rickard, W H; McShane, M C

Spiny hopsage, Grayia spinosa, shrubs growing in a plant community dominated by greasewood, Sarcobatus vermiculatus, shrubs were destroyed by a summer wildfire. In the first season after the burn, greasewood shrubs sprouted, and by April of the second spring season, greasewood had restored about one-half of its preburn canopy cover. Spiny hopsage shrubs did not sprout and their demise is attributed to stressed growing conditions imposed by an alkaline-sodic rooting substrate. The demise of spiny hopsage would likely have gone unnoticed were it not for the existence of a permanently marked study plot. 11 references, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 5967753
• Journal Information: Northwest Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Northwest Sci.; (United States) Vol. 58:4; ISSN NOSCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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Terrestrial-- Basic Studies-- (-1989)
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BIOLOGICAL STRESS
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FIRES
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PH VALUE
PLANT GROWTH
PLANTS
SHRUBS
SOILS