Taxon Details

Euphorbia exstipulata var. exstipulata

Clark Mountain spurge

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Taxon Summary:

Euphorbia exstipulata var. exstipulata, commonly known as Clark Mountain spurge, is a annual herb in the Euphorbiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Mojavean desert scrub, growing at elevations from 1280 to 2000 meters. Euphorbia exstipulata var. exstipulata is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Euphorbia exstipulata Engelm. var. exstipulata
Common Name:
Clark Mountain spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Element Code: PDEUP0Q0P1
USDA Plants Symbol:
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Sep
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Elevation:
1280 - 2000 meters
4200 - 6560 feet
General Habitats:
  • Mojavean desert scrub (rocky)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Known in CA only from Clark Mtn. Threatened by mining.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 5
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 4 40 %
THREAT LIST:
Mining 4 40%
ORV activity 3 30%
Vandalism/dumping/litter 2 20%
Non-native animal impacts 1 10%
Development 1 10%
Total Occurrences: 10
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 2 0 0 0 8
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 1
Recent <=20 Years 9
Presence:
Presumed Extant 10
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), New Mexico (NM), Oklahoma (OK), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Castle Peaks (3511532), Clark Mtn. (3511555), Hart Peak (3511531), Ivanpah (3511533), Mescal Range (3511545), Mineral Hill (3511544), Pinto Valley (3511523)
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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