Taxon Details
Plagiobothrys uncinatus
hooked popcornflower
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Taxon Summary:
Plagiobothrys uncinatus, commonly known as hooked popcornflower, is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral (sandy), Cismontane woodland, and Valley and foothill grassland, growing at elevations from 300 to 760 meters. Plagiobothrys uncinatus is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Plagiobothrys uncinatus J.T. Howell |
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Common Name: hooked popcornflower |
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| Family: | Boraginaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDBOR0V170 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | PLUN | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 1B.2 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G2 |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
| Other Status: | BLM_S; USFS_S |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 1974-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2024-11-05 |
| Lifeform: annual herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Apr-May
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Elevation:
300 - 760 meters 985 - 2495 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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| Threat List Total: | 8 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 2 | 14 % |
| THREAT LIST: | ||
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| Feral pigs | 2 | 14% |
| Grazing | 2 | 14% |
| Improper burning regime | 2 | 14% |
| Military operations | 2 | 14% |
| Non-native plant impacts | 2 | 14% |
| Recreational use (non-ORV) | 2 | 14% |
| Road/trail construction/maint. | 1 | 7% |
| ORV activity | 1 | 7% |
| Total Occurrences: | 14 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 13 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 1 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 14 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| California Endemic: | |||||||||||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Monterey (MNT), San Benito (SBT), San Luis Obispo (SLO) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Alder Peak (3512183), Atascadero (3512046), Bradley (3512077), Burnett Peak (3512172), Burro Mountain (3512173), Carmel Valley (3612146), Chews Ridge (3612135), Cosio Knob (3612112), Jolon (3512182), Junipero Serra Peak (3612124), Lime Mountain (3512068), Mt. Carmel (3612147), North Chalone Peak (3612142), Rana Creek (3612145), San Luis Obispo (3512036), Tassajara Hot Springs (3612125), Thompson Canyon (3612122), Wilson Corner (3512044) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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