Taxon Details

Hulsea vestita ssp. gabrielensis

San Gabriel Mountains sunflower

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Photo of Hulsea vestita ssp. gabrielensis
© 2013 Anuja Parikh and Nathan Gale
Photo of Hulsea vestita ssp. gabrielensis
© 2013 Anuja Parikh and Nathan Gale
Photo of Hulsea vestita ssp. gabrielensis
© 2011 Neal Kramer

Taxon Summary:

Hulsea vestita ssp. gabrielensis, commonly known as San Gabriel Mountains sunflower, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Lower montane coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1500 to 2500 meters. Hulsea vestita ssp. gabrielensis is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Hulsea vestita Gray ssp. gabrielensis Wilken
Common Name:
San Gabriel Mountains sunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Element Code: PDAST4Z075
USDA Plants Symbol: HUVEG
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Jul
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Elevation:
1500 - 2500 meters
4920 - 8205 feet
General Habitats:
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Rocky
Notes:
Possibly threatened by recreational activities, road construction, and road maintenance. See MadroƱo 24(1):48-55 (1977) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 0
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 0
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 0
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Los Angeles (LAX), San Bernardino (SBD), Ventura (VEN)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Acton (3411842), Agua Dulce (3411843), Alamo Mountain (3411868), Chilao Flat (3411831), Condor Peak (3411832), Crystal Lake (3411737), Frazier Mtn. (3411878), Juniper Hills (3411748), Mount San Antonio (3411736), Pacifico Mountain (3411841), Sunland (3411833), Telegraph Peak (3411735), Valyermo (3411747), Waterman Mtn. (3411738)
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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