Claim · model-written summary
Broom snakeweed increased in abundance, even during the 1950-1955 drought.
Verbatim
e3“Mesa dropseed [Sporobolus flexuosus (Thurb.) Rydb.], fluffgrass [Erioneuron pulchellum (H.B.K.) Tateoka] and broom snakeweed [Xanthocephalum sarothrae (Pursh) Shinners] increased in abundance, even during the drought period between 1950 and 1955”
Title
J. T. Hennessy; R. P. Gibbens; J. M. Tromble; et al. Journal of Range Management 1983. doi:10.2307/3898490
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- Observation Mesquite attained complete dominance over the 45-year period.
- Observation Many new mesquite dunes formed during the 45-year period.
- Observation Black grama, relatively frequent in 1935, had completely disappeared by 1980 on both grazed and protected areas.
- Observation Mesa dropseed increased in abundance, even during the 1950-1955 drought.
- Observation Fluffgrass increased in abundance, even during the 1950-1955 drought.
- Observation Only 25% of the perennial forb species encountered in 1935-55 were found in 1980.