Species Details

Monardella palmeri

Palmer's monardella

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Photo of Monardella palmeri
© 2012 Chris Winchell
Photo of Monardella palmeri
© 2012 Chris Winchell
Photo of Monardella palmeri
© 2012 Chris Winchell
Scientific Name:
Monardella palmeri Gray
Common Name:
Palmer's monardella
Family: Lamiaceae
Element Code: PDLAM180H0
USDA Plants Symbol: MOPA
Synonyms/Other Names:
Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug
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Elevation:
200 - 800 meters
655 - 2625 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral
  • Cismontane woodland
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Serpentine
Notes:
Possibly threatened by development and trail maintenance.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 9
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 8 33 %
THREAT LIST:
Grazing 3 12%
Military operations 3 12%
Non-native plant impacts 2 8%
Improper burning regime 2 8%
Feral pigs 2 8%
Total Occurrences: 24
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
2 5 2 0 0 15
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 15
Recent <=20 Years 9
Presence:
Presumed Extant 24
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Monterey (MNT), San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alder Peak (3512183), Atascadero (3512046), Burnett Peak (3512172), Burro Mountain (3512173), Lopez Mtn. (3512035), Morro Bay North (3512047), Morro Bay South (3512037), Pebblestone Shut-in (3512161), Piedras Blancas (3512163), San Luis Obispo (3512036), Santa Margarita Lake (3512034), Villa Creek (3512174)
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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