Taxon Details
Spermolepis lateriflora
western bristly scaleseed
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Taxon Summary:
Spermolepis lateriflora, commonly known as western bristly scaleseed, is a annual herb in the Apiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Sonoran desert scrub, growing at elevations from 310 to 845 meters. Spermolepis lateriflora is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Spermolepis lateriflora G.L. Nesom |
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Common Name: western bristly scaleseed |
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| Family: | Apiaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDAPI23080 | |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.3 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G5 |
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State Rank: |
SH |
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CRPR Changes: changed from 2A to 2B.3 on 2026-02-25 added to 2A on 2016-01-21 |
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| Add Date: | 2016-01-21 |
| Date Edited: | 2026-02-25 |
| Lifeform: annual herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Mar-Apr
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Elevation:
310 - 845 meters 1015 - 2770 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Notes: When added in 2016 the species was considered extirpated from CA, having last been seen near San Felipe Creek in SDG Co. in 1952; rediscovered by L. Hendrickson in 2017 near Yaqui Pass Road. |
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Threats: Potentially threatened by nonnative plants. |
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Taxonomy: Previously included within S. echinata; see this taxon in TJM (1993) and TJM 2. See Phytoneuron 2012-87 (2012) for original description and distinction from S. infernensis. |
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| Threat List Total: | 0 | |
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| EOs with Threat Listed: | 0 | % |
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| Total Occurrences: | 4 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 4 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 0 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 4 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) Arizona (AZ), California (CA), New Mexico (NM), Sonora, Mexico (SO), Texas (TX) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SDG) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Agua Caliente Springs (3211683), Burbank (3411823), Earthquake Valley (3311614), Tubb Canyon (3311624)? |
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Presumed Extant
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