Taxon Details

Linanthus bernardinus

Pioneertown linanthus

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Taxon Summary:

Linanthus bernardinus, commonly known as Pioneertown linanthus, is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Joshua tree "woodland", and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1190 to 1340 meters. Linanthus bernardinus is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Linanthus bernardinus N.S. Fraga & D.S. Bell
Common Name:
Pioneertown linanthus
Family: Polemoniaceae
Element Code: PDPLM09190
USDA Plants Symbol:
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
CA Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2
Fed List: None
State List: None
Global Rank: G1
State Rank:
S1
Other Status: BLM_S; SB_CalBG/RSABG
CRPR Changes:
added to 1B.2 on 2013-09-13
Add Date: 2013-09-13
Date Edited: 2024-11-05
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Mar-May
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Elevation:
1190 - 1340 meters
3905 - 4395 feet
General Habitats:
  • Joshua tree "woodland"
  • Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Known only from the Sawtooth Range. Threatened by non-native plants. Potentially threatened by wind and solar energy development. Possibly threatened by development and foot traffic. Similar to L. killipii and L. orcuttii. Not in TJM 2. See Aliso 30(2):97-102 (2012) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 3
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 10 100 %
THREAT LIST:
Non-native plant impacts 10 100%
Development 3 30%
Foot traffic/trampling 3 30%
Total Occurrences: 10
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 1 0 0 0 9
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 2
Recent <=20 Years 8
Presence:
Presumed Extant 10
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Rimrock (3411625), Yucca Valley North (3411624)
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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