Taxon Details

Cryptantha fendleri

sand dune cryptantha

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Taxon Summary:

Cryptantha fendleri, commonly known as sand dune cryptantha, is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, growing at elevations from 1950 to 2210 meters. Cryptantha fendleri is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Jul
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Elevation:
1950 - 2210 meters
6400 - 7250 feet
General Habitats:
  • Great Basin scrub
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 1 0 0 0 1
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 1
Recent <=20 Years 1
Presence:
Presumed Extant 2
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), Mono (MNO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Benton Hot Springs (3711875), Cowhorn Valley (3711821)
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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