Taxon Details

Ribes canthariforme

Moreno currant

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Taxon Summary:

Ribes canthariforme, commonly known as Moreno currant, is a perennial deciduous shrub in the Grossulariaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, and Riparian scrub, growing at elevations from 340 to 1200 meters. Ribes canthariforme is ranked 1B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Classification

Scientific Name: Ribes canthariforme Wiggins
Common Name: Moreno currant
Family:	Grossulariaceae
Element Code:	PDGRO02070
USDA Plants Symbol:	RICA2
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status:	JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank:	1B.3
Fed List:	None
State List:	None
Global Rank:	G2
State Rank:	S2
Other Status:	BLM_S; SB_CRES; USFS_S
CRPR Changes:
Add Date:	1974-01-01
Date Edited:	2024-11-05

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial deciduous shrub

Blooming Period: Feb-Apr

Elevation:
340 - 1200 meters
1115 - 3935 feet

General Habitats:

Chaparral
Riparian scrub

Microhabitat Details:

Microhabitat:

Notes

Notes: Threatened by recreational activities and vehicles. See Contributions from the Dudley Herbarium 1:101 (1929) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:

Threat List Data from the CNDDB

THREAT LIST:
Threat List Total:	5
	Total EOs	% of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed:	5	19 %
Improper burning regime	2	7%
Wood cutting or brush clearing	2	7%
Development	1	3%
Recreational use (non-ORV)	1	3%
Road/trail construction/maint.	1	3%

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Element Occurrence Ranks:
Total Occurrences:					27
A	B	C	D	X	U
2	2	2	0	0	21

Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years	15
Recent <=20 Years	12

Presence:
Presumed Extant	27
Possibly Extirpated	0
Presumed Extirpated	0

Location

California Endemic:

California Island:

States: Name (Code)
California (CA)

California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Diego (SDG)

Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alpine (3211677), Barrett Lake (3211666), Descanso (3211675), Dulzura (3211667), El Cajon Mtn. (3211687), Morena Reservoir (3211665), Viejas Mountain (3211676)

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.

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Presumed Extant

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