Taxon Details

Erythranthe hardhamiae

Santa Lucia monkeyflower

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Photo of Erythranthe hardhamiae
Dylan Neubauer, 2014
Photo of Erythranthe hardhamiae
Laura Ann Eliassen, 2013
Photo of Erythranthe hardhamiae
Dylan Neubauer, 2014

Taxon Summary:

Erythranthe hardhamiae, commonly known as Santa Lucia monkeyflower, is a annual herb in the Phrymaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, growing at elevations from 300 to 730 meters. Erythranthe hardhamiae is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Erythranthe hardhamiae N.S. Fraga
Common Name:
Santa Lucia monkeyflower
Family: Phrymaceae
Element Code: PDPHR01030
USDA Plants Symbol:
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Mar-May
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Elevation:
300 - 730 meters
985 - 2395 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral (openings)
Microhabitat Details: sandstone outcrops
Microhabitat:
  • Sandstone
  • Sandy
  • Serpentine (sometimes)
Notes:
Many occurrences historical; needs field surveys. Threatened by development. Possibly threatened by grazing, road maintenance, and non-native plants. Previously identified as E. palmeri. Similar to E. androsacea. Not in TJM 2. See Aliso 30(1):49-68 (2012) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
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)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Monterey (MNT), San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alder Peak (3512183), Burnett Peak (3512172), Burro Mountain (3512173), Cone Peak (3612114), Jolon (3512182), Stockdale Mountain (3512085), Tierra Redonda Mountain (3512078)
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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