Claim · model-written summary
Cistus grew compatibly with invading low growing native species.
CistusNot reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageSecond interactorSecond interactor roleTreatmentComparatorSettingDirectionValueQualifier
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Verbatim
e0“When low—growing native species invaded a site, Cistus grew compatibly with them.”
Title
M. C. Juhren; Kenneth R. Montgomery Ecology 1977. doi:10.2307/1935114
Other claims from this paper (14)
- Observation Three Cistus species were satisfactory on most sites for 3 to 5 years.
- Observation Cistus stands persisted for at least 10 years on several sites.
- Observation Atriplex, Rosmarinus, and Baccharis plantings generally declined and did not reproduce.
- Association Cistus stand life depended on winter rain sufficiency and timing.
- Association Cistus declined and failed to reproduce when overtopped by tall chaparral.
- Observation Cistus seedlings required high light intensities experimentally.
- Observation Cistus seedlings competed successfully with forbs and weeds.
- Observation Cistus seedlings did not survive in thick grass.
- Observation Cistus spread aggressively over level areas with thin cover.
- Observation Cistus bushes became woody and senescent around 12 years on the hottest dry inland sites.
- Recommendation Management was recommended to reduce fire fuel load and stimulate new Cistus growth.
- Observation The cold tolerance limit of C. villosus was established at 1,790 m.
- Observation The heat and drought tolerance limit of C. laurifolius was established at 930 m.
- Observation C. laurifolius thrived at temperatures far below those of a Mediterranean climate.