Taxon Details

Atriplex coronata var. notatior

San Jacinto Valley crownscale

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Photo of Atriplex coronata var. notatior
© 2008 Larry Sward
Photo of Atriplex coronata var. notatior
© 2008 Larry Sward

Taxon Summary:

Atriplex coronata var. notatior, commonly known as San Jacinto Valley crownscale, is a annual herb in the Chenopodiaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Playas, Valley and foothill grassland (mesic), and Vernal pools, growing at elevations from 139 to 500 meters. Atriplex coronata var. notatior is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Atriplex coronata Wats. var. notatior Jeps.
Common Name:
San Jacinto Valley crownscale
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Element Code: PDCHE040C2
USDA Plants Symbol: ATCON
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Aug
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Elevation:
139 - 500 meters
455 - 1640 feet
General Habitats:
  • Playas
  • Valley and foothill grassland (mesic)
  • Vernal pools
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Alkaline
Notes:
Threatened by flood control, agriculture, non-native plants, urbanization, vehicles, road maintenance, and pipeline construction. See A Flora of California 1(4):437 (1914) by W.L. Jepson for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 11
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 10 63 %
THREAT LIST:
Agriculture 5 31%
Disking 5 31%
Non-native plant impacts 5 31%
ORV activity 5 31%
Development 4 25%
Total Occurrences: 16
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
3 6 1 0 1 5
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 3
Recent <=20 Years 13
Presence:
Presumed Extant 15
Possibly Extirpated 1
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Riverside (RIV)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
El Casco (3311781), Lake Elsinore (3311763), Lakeview (3311771), Perris (3311772), Winchester (3311761)
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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