Taxon Details
Mertensia cusickii
Toiyabe bluebells
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Taxon Summary:
Mertensia cusickii, commonly known as Toiyabe bluebells, is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 1495 to 2500 meters. Mertensia cusickii is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Mertensia cusickii Piper |
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Common Name: Toiyabe bluebells |
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| Family: | Boraginaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDBOR0N0M0 | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.2 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G4? |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 2001-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2025-06-03 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Jun-Jul
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Elevation:
1495 - 2500 meters 4905 - 8205 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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| Threat List Total: | 0 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 0 | % |
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| Total Occurrences: | 6 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 6 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 0 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 6 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA), Idaho (ID), Nevada (NV), Oregon (OR) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Lassen (LAS), Modoc (MOD) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Boot Lake (4112012), Eagle Peak (4112032), Soup Creek (4112033), Sugar Hill (4112073) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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