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Ecology -
Mojave Preserve: Flora & Fauna Flora
The Preserve consists primarily of vegetative attributes
of the Mojave Desert but contains floral species
of the Great Basin, Sonoran and even some elements
of the California Chaparral Zone.
Many plant species are distributed only within its
boundaries; while other areas such as the New York
Mountains contain species of manzanita, California
lilac, oak, and silk tassel, which are normally associated
with coastal California. The Mid Hills have
significant stands of Great Basin sagebrush and
Utah juniper. The strongest association however, is
with the Sonoran Desert, whose northernmost
range is often recognized to intermingle with the
southern border of the park. Sonoran plant species
such as pancake prickly pear and smoke tree are
found extending a dozen or more miles into the
southeast portion of Mojave National Preserve.
Sensitive HabitatsChaparral Habitat, White Fir, Joshua Tree WoodlandsUnusual Plant CommunitiesCalcicolous Scrub, Sagebrush Scrub, Desert GrasslandAdditional Flora InformationDesert HabitatsMany variables -- elevation, moisture, soil composition, exposure to ...Desert PlantsTrees, Shrubs, Cactus & Wildflowers ...source - NPS |
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