Table 3. Estimates of perennial plant abundance, relative abundance, cover, and relative cover in the stream channel stratum sampled with 10 10 m2 quadrats at the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area, eastern Kern County, California.
| Species | Abundance per 100 m2 | Relative abundance (%) | Cover (m2) | Relative cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia dumosa | 17 | 37.8 | 5.6 | 16.0 |
| Ambrosia salsola | 11 | 24.4 | 8.7 | 25.0 |
| Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus | 8 | 17.8 | 2.0 | 5.9 |
| Scutellaria mexicana | 4 | 8.9 | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| Larrea tridentata | 3 | 6.7 | 16.1 | 46.2 |
| Lycium andersonii | 2 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 2.6 |
| Total | 45 | 100.0 | 34.8 | 100.0 |