Species Details

Plagiobothrys uncinatus

hooked popcornflower

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Scientific Name:
Plagiobothrys uncinatus J.T. Howell
Common Name:
hooked popcornflower
Family: Boraginaceae
Element Code: PDBOR0V170
USDA Plants Symbol: PLUN
Synonyms/Other Names:
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Apr-May
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Elevation:
300 - 760 meters
985 - 2495 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral (sandy)
  • Cismontane woodland
  • Valley and foothill grassland
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Field surveys needed in Gabilan and Santa Lucia ranges to determine status.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 8
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 2 14 %
THREAT LIST:
Feral pigs 2 14%
Grazing 2 14%
Improper burning regime 2 14%
Military operations 2 14%
Non-native plant impacts 2 14%
Total Occurrences: 14
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 1 2 0 0 11
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 13
Recent <=20 Years 1
Presence:
Presumed Extant 14
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Monterey (MNT), San Benito (SBT), San Luis Obispo (SLO)
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)
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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