Taxon Details

Triglochin palustris

marsh arrow-grass

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Taxon Summary:

Triglochin palustris, commonly known as marsh arrow-grass, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Juncaginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Marshes and swamps (freshwater), Meadows and seeps, and Subalpine coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 2285 to 3700 meters. Triglochin palustris is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug
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Elevation:
2285 - 3700 meters
7495 - 12140 feet
General Habitats:
  • Meadows and seeps
  • Marshes and swamps (freshwater)
  • Subalpine coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Mesic
Notes:
Known in CA from fewer than ten occurrences. Threatened by foot traffic and trampling.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 1
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 3 17 %
THREAT LIST:
Foot traffic/trampling 3 16%
Total Occurrences: 18
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
1 2 0 0 0 15
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 13
Recent <=20 Years 5
Presence:
Presumed Extant 18
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Maine (ME), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Dakota (ND), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South America (SA), South Dakota (SD), Utah (UT), Washington (WA), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), Mono (MNO), Tulare (TUL), Tuolumne (TUO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Bloody Mtn. (3711858), Chagoopa Falls (3611844), Cirque Peak (3611842), Convict Lake (3711857), Johnson Peak (3611843), Mineral King (3611845), Mount Whitney (3611853), Mt. Abbot (3711847), Mt. Darwin (3711826), Mt. Langley (3611852), Mt. Thompson (3711825), Mt. Williamson (3611863), Pickel Meadow (3811935), Tioga Pass (3711983), Vogelsang Peak (3711973), Whitmore Hot Springs (3711867)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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