FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Artemisia cana ssp. cana | Plains Silver Sagebrush 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Unlike the majority of woody Artemisias, the silver sagebrush complex is
moderately resistant to fire-caused mortality.  Following fire, plains
silver sagebrush resprouts vigorously via root sprouts and rhizomes
[1,43], and preburn coverages are rapidly regained [42].  Research
results from Montana indicate that as burn intensity and severity
increase, plant mortality increases and regrowth decreases [39].  This
range in plant response suggests that fire can be an effective method of
managing plant densities.


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Small shrub, adventitious-bud root crown
   Rhizomatous shrub, rhizome in soil
   Initial-offsite colonizer (off-site, initial community)

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