Taxon Details

Vahlodea atropurpurea

mountain hair grass

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Taxon Summary:

Vahlodea atropurpurea, commonly known as mountain hair grass, is a perennial herb in the Poaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1710 to 2300 meters. Vahlodea atropurpurea is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug
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Elevation:
1710 - 2300 meters
5610 - 7545 feet
General Habitats:
  • Meadows and seeps
  • Subalpine coniferous forest
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Mesic
Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 0
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 0
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 0
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alaska (AK), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Maine (ME), Montana (MT), New Hampshire (NH), New York (NY)*, Oregon (OR), Vermont (VT), Washington (WA), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
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.

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