Arrowweed Scrub

Background

Description and distribution  Description and distribution. This community is composed of moderate to dense streamside thickets dominated by arrowweed (Pluchea sericea). Cattail (Typha spp.), tule (Scirpus spp.), rushes (Juncus spp.) and saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) may occur as scattered individuals, especially around the margins. Approximately 277 acres of this community occurs in the Plan area. predominantly at the Dos Palmas ACEC; 52% currently occurs on public land or private conservation land. Associated covered species. The species associated with this community are the yellow-breasted chat and crissal thrasher. This community may be used during migration by riparian birds.