Taxon Details

Acanthomintha obovata ssp. obovata

San Benito thorn-mint

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Photo of Acanthomintha obovata ssp. obovata
© 2013 Chris Winchell
Photo of Acanthomintha obovata ssp. obovata
© 2013 Chris Winchell
Photo of Acanthomintha obovata ssp. obovata
© 2013 Chris Winchell

Taxon Summary:

Acanthomintha obovata ssp. obovata, commonly known as San Benito thorn-mint, is a annual herb in the Lamiaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, and Valley and foothill grassland, growing at elevations from 395 to 1500 meters. Acanthomintha obovata ssp. obovata is ranked 4.2, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Moderately threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Acanthomintha obovata Jeps. ssp. obovata
Common Name:
San Benito thorn-mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Element Code: PDLAM01032
USDA Plants Symbol: ACOBO
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Jul
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Elevation:
395 - 1500 meters
1295 - 4920 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral
  • Cismontane woodland
  • Valley and foothill grassland
Microhabitat Details: heavy clay
Microhabitat:
  • Alkaline
  • Clay
  • Serpentine
Notes:
Threats:
Threatened by grazing.
Taxonomy:
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)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Fresno (FRE), Monterey (MNT), San Benito (SBT)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Ciervo Mtn. (3612045), Cosio Knob (3612112), Curry Mountain (3612014), Hepsedam Peak (3612037), Hernandez Reservoir (3612047), Joaquin Rocks (3612034), Lonoak (3612038), Monarch Peak (3612027), Parkfield (3512084), Pinalito Canyon (3612131), Priest Valley (3612026), Rock Spring Peak (3612048), San Benito (3612151), San Benito Mtn. (3612036), The Dark Hole (3512083)
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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