Taxon Details
Carex xerophila
chaparral sedge
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Taxon Summary:
Carex xerophila, commonly known as chaparral sedge, is a perennial herb in the Cyperaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, and Lower montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 440 to 770 meters. Carex xerophila is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Carex xerophila Janeway & Zika |
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Common Name: chaparral sedge |
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| Family: | Cyperaceae | |
| Element Code: | PMCYP03M60 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | CAXE2 | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 1B.2 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G2 |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
| Other Status: | BLM_S; SB_UCSC |
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CRPR Changes: added to 1B.2 on 2016-06-06 |
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| Add Date: | 2016-06-06 |
| Date Edited: | 2023-08-01 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Mar-Jun
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Elevation:
440 - 770 meters 1445 - 2525 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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| Threat List Total: | 6 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 4 | 27 % |
| THREAT LIST: | ||
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| Development | 1 | 6% |
| Improper burning regime | 1 | 6% |
| Non-native plant impacts | 1 | 6% |
| ORV activity | 1 | 6% |
| Road/trail construction/maint. | 1 | 6% |
| Wood cutting or brush clearing | 1 | 6% |
| Total Occurrences: | 15 | ||||
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 1 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 14 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 15 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Butte (BUT), El Dorado (ELD), Nevada (NEV), Yuba (YUB) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Challenge (3912142), Grass Valley (3912121), Paradise East (3912175), Pilot Hill (3812171), Rackerby (3912143), Rough And Ready (3912122), Shingle Springs (3812068) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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