Southwestern Riparian Plant Trait Matrix, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, 2014 - 2016Data
October 4, 2016
This dataset contains information on the physical traits and environmental tolerances of plant species occurring along the lower Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Due to the unique combination of plant species within the Grand Canyon, this flora shares species with many riparian areas in the western U.S.A. and represents obligate wetland to obligate upland plant species. Data for the matrix were compiled from published scientific papers, unpublished reports, plant fact sheets, existing trait databases, regional floras, and plant guides. Categorical, ordinal, and continuous data are included in this dataset. This dataset does not contain sensitive or classified data.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2016 |
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Title | Southwestern Riparian Plant Trait Matrix, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, 2014 - 2016Data |
DOI | 10.5066/F7QV3JN1 |
Authors | Emily C Palmquist, Barbara Ralston, Daniel Sarr, David Merritt, Patrick B Shafroth, Julian Scott |
Product Type | Data Release |
Record Source | USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS) |
USGS Organization | Southwest Biological Science Center - Flagstaff, AZ, Headquarters |
Rights | This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal |
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