Soils, rocks, and vegetation of laterite soils
By Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
June 2022 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Serpentinite, an ultramafic rock, is found near a shallow laterite profile in Northern California. These laterites have elevated Co, Cr, and Ni. Arctostaphylos spp, or manzanita shrubs, shown in the upper right can grown on nutrient-poor ultramafic soils.
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