Taxon Details

Wislizenia refracta ssp. refracta

jackass-clover

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Taxon Summary:

Wislizenia refracta ssp. refracta, commonly known as jackass-clover, is a annual herb in the Cleomaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Desert dunes, Mojavean desert scrub, Playas, and Sonoran desert scrub, growing at elevations from 600 to 800 meters. Wislizenia refracta ssp. refracta is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Nov
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Elevation:
600 - 800 meters
1970 - 2625 feet
General Habitats:
  • Desert dunes
  • Mojavean desert scrub
  • Playas
  • Sonoran desert scrub
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Total Occurrences: 6
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 6
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 5
Recent <=20 Years 1
Presence:
Presumed Extant 6
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), New Mexico (NM), Texas (TX)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Riverside (RIV), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alvord Mtn. West (3511616), Coyote Lake (3511617), Deadman Lake SW (3411632), Harvard Hill (3411686), Indian Spring (3511527), Solomons Knob (3511547), Thermal Canyon (3311661), Twentynine Palms (3411621), Valley Wells (3511546)
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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