Taxon Details

Linanthus killipii

Baldwin Lake linanthus

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Taxon Summary:

Linanthus killipii, commonly known as Baldwin Lake linanthus, is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Joshua tree "woodland", Meadows and seeps (alkaline), Pebble (Pavement) plain, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1700 to 2400 meters. Linanthus killipii is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: May-Jul
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Elevation:
1700 - 2400 meters
5580 - 7875 feet
General Habitats:
  • Joshua tree "woodland"
  • Meadows and seeps (alkaline)
  • Pebble (Pavement) plain
  • Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Threatened by urbanization, vegetation/fuel management, recreational activities, and vehicles. See Madroño 9(8):251-252 (1948) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 11
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 16 53 %
THREAT LIST:
ORV activity 10 33%
Non-native plant impacts 6 20%
Development 5 16%
Foot traffic/trampling 5 16%
Road/trail construction/maint. 3 10%
Total Occurrences: 30
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
1 5 6 2 0 16
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 9
Recent <=20 Years 21
Presence:
Presumed Extant 30
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Big Bear City (3411637), Moonridge (3411627), Onyx Peak (3411626), Rattlesnake Canyon (3411636)
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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