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.

Lifeform: perennial deciduous shrub
Blooming Period: Feb-Apr
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Elevation:
340 - 1200 meters
1115 - 3935 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral
  • Riparian scrub
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Threatened by recreational activities and vehicles. See Contributions from the Dudley Herbarium 1:101 (1929) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 5
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 5 19 %
THREAT LIST:
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%
Total Occurrences: 27
Element Occurrence Ranks:
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
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.
Presumed Extant
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