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Black Mesa: Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
Area: 2,712 acres (1,097 ha)
Description of Mapped Type: This type forms fairly dense woodlands with two-needle pinyon
and one-see juniper as important components. Common shrubs include skunkbush sumac,
mountain mahogany, and Gambel oak. Grasses may include sideoats, blue, and hairy grama,
sand dropseed, and tobosa. Soapweed yucca and tree cholla are common succulents.
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