Table 2. Estimates of perennial plant abundance, relative abundance, cover, and relative cover in the alluvial fan stratum sampled with 48 10 m2 quadrats at the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area, eastern Kern County, California.
| Species | Abundance per 480 m2 | Relative abundance (%) | Cover (m2) | Relative cover (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus | 99 | 62.7 | 22.1 | 21.3 |
| Ambrosia dumosa | 41 | 26.0 | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Larrea tridentata | 14 | 8.9 | 69.1 | 66.7 |
| Lycium andersonii | 3 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Grayia spinosa | 1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Total | 158 | 100.0 | 103.5 | 100.0 |