Taxon Details

Gentiana prostrata

pygmy gentian

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Taxon Summary:

Gentiana prostrata, commonly known as pygmy gentian, is a perennial herb in the Gentianaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Alpine boulder and rock field, and Meadows and seeps (mesic), growing at elevations from 3500 to 3800 meters. Gentiana prostrata is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug
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Elevation:
3500 - 3800 meters
11485 - 12470 feet
General Habitats:
  • Alpine boulder and rock field
  • Meadows and seeps (mesic)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Endangered in OR.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 5
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 5
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 3
Recent <=20 Years 2
Presence:
Presumed Extant 5
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alaska (AK), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), Oregon (OR), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Mono (MNO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Chalfant Valley (3711853), Mt. Barcroft (3711852)
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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