Dark Gray Solodized Solonetz (DG.SS)
Common horizon sequence: Ahe, Ae, Bnt, Csk
Soils of this subgroup have a solonetzic B horizon as defined for the Solonetzic order and the properties specified for the Solodized Solonetz great group. They are associated mainly with sparse forest vegetation, a ground cover of forbs and grasses, a subhumid climate, and saline parent material.
Dark Gray Solodized Solonetzs have an Ahe or Ap horizon with color values of 3.5-4.5 dry and chromas usually lower than 2 moist or dry. They have Ae and solonetzic B horizons as specified for the great group. They lack faint to distinct mottles that indicate gleying within the upper 50 cm.
Note: Diagnostic horizons are underlined.