Species Details

Cymopterus gilmanii

Gilman's cymopterus

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Species Description:

Cymopterus gilmanii, commonly known as Gilman's cymopterus, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Mojavean desert scrub, growing at elevations from 915 to 2000 meters. Cymopterus gilmanii is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Apr-May
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Elevation:
915 - 2000 meters
3000 - 6560 feet
General Habitats:
  • Mojavean desert scrub (often carbonate)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Occurrences are usually very small.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 8
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 14 34 %
THREAT LIST:
Mining 8 19%
Non-native plant impacts 3 7%
Grazing 2 4%
Erosion/runoff 1 2%
Foot traffic/trampling 1 2%
Total Occurrences: 41
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
2 6 1 0 0 32
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 32
Recent <=20 Years 9
Presence:
Presumed Extant 41
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA), Nevada (NV)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Blackwater Mine (3511577), Clark Mtn. (3511555), Dry Mountain (3611785), East of Echo Canyon (3611645), Echo Canyon (3611646), Hanging Rock Canyon (3711726), Horse Thief Canyon (3711737), Ivanpah Lake (3511554), Last Chance Mtn. (3711736), Last Chance Range SE (3711715), Last Chance Range SW (3711716), Lees Camp (3611656), Mesquite Lake (3511565), Panamint Butte (3611743), Sand Spring (3711725), State Line Pass (3511564), Teakettle Junction (3611775), Thimble Peak (3611771), Tin Mountain (3611784), Wahguyhe Peak (3611781), West of Shenandoah Peak (3511576), White Top Mtn. (3611774)
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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