Taxon Details

Spergularia canadensis var. occidentalis

western sand-spurrey

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Taxon Summary:

Spergularia canadensis var. occidentalis, commonly known as western sand-spurrey, is a annual herb in the Caryophyllaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Marshes and swamps, growing at elevations from 0 to 3 meters. Spergularia canadensis var. occidentalis is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Spergularia canadensis (Pers.) G. Don var. occidentalis R. Rossbach
Common Name:
western sand-spurrey
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Element Code: PDCAR0W032
USDA Plants Symbol: SPCAO
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug
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Elevation:
0 - 3 meters
0 - 10 feet
General Habitats:
  • Marshes and swamps (coastal salt)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Known in CA only from Humboldt Bay. Threatened by development. See Rhodora 42:116 (1940) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 5
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 2 50 %
THREAT LIST:
Development 1 25%
Foot traffic/trampling 1 25%
Non-native plant impacts 1 25%
ORV activity 1 25%
Recreational use (non-ORV) 1 25%
Total Occurrences: 4
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 1 0 0 3
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 4
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 4
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alaska (AK), California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Humboldt (HUM)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Arcata South (4012471), Cannibal Island (4012463), Eureka (4012472), Fields Landing (4012462)
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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