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Vegetation of the southeastern Coastal Plain

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Christensen, NL
Published in: North American terrestrial vegetation
January 1, 1988

Plant communities vary from grassland and savanna through shrubland to needle- and broadleaved sclerophyllous woodland and rich mesophytic forest, differences which can occur within a few hundred metres and an elevational shift of only 10m. Dramatic gradients in physical and chemical characteristics of soil and water, together with fire, lead to such a mosaic pattern. Vegetation history is indicated and the physical background outlined. Upland pine forest vegetation is described - northern pine barrens, xeric sand communities and mesic pine communities. Upland hardwoods are noted, and the vegetation of wetlands is discussed, distinguishing between alluvial and non-alluvial types. Interspersion and gradation with maritime vegetation is shown. Community and gap dynamics are reviewed, and the significance of succession is stressed. -P.J.Jarvis

Duke Scholars

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North American terrestrial vegetation

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January 1, 1988

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317 / 363
 

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Christensen, N. L. (1988). Vegetation of the southeastern Coastal Plain. North American Terrestrial Vegetation, 317–363.
Christensen, N. L. “Vegetation of the southeastern Coastal Plain.” North American Terrestrial Vegetation, January 1, 1988, 317–63.
Christensen NL. Vegetation of the southeastern Coastal Plain. North American terrestrial vegetation. 1988 Jan 1;317–63.
Christensen, N. L. “Vegetation of the southeastern Coastal Plain.” North American Terrestrial Vegetation, Jan. 1988, pp. 317–63.
Christensen NL. Vegetation of the southeastern Coastal Plain. North American terrestrial vegetation. 1988 Jan 1;317–363.

Published In

North American terrestrial vegetation

Publication Date

January 1, 1988

Start / End Page

317 / 363