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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Vegetation of frequently burned old-growth longleaf pine (Pinus palustris mill.) savannas on choccolocco mountain, Alabama, USA

Author(s): J. M. Varner, J. S. Kush and R. S. Meldahl

Month: Jan
Year: 2003

Journal: Natural Areas Journal
Journal Link: http://www.naturalarea.org/journal.asp
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
Pages: 43-52

Article Topic(s): Community level survey, Conservation assessment, Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Longleaf pine,Savanna

Species Referenced: Andropogon ternarius (Splitbeard bluestem), Solidago odora (Anisescented goldenrod),

Abstract

Reports on a community-level sampling study to document vegetation in frequently burned old-growth mountain longleaf pine stands in Alabama. The understory was dominated by grasses, asters, and legumes. Non-native species were not encountered. Results suggest that frequent fire is needed to maintain this ecosystem.

Suggested Citation

J. M. Varner, J. S. Kush and R. S. Meldahl. "Vegetation of frequently burned old-growth longleaf pine (Pinus palustris mill.) savannas on choccolocco mountain, Alabama, USA." Natural Areas Journal 23.1 (2003): 43-52.

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ISSN: 0885-8608

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