Species Details
Spartina gracilis
alkali cord grass
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Species Description:
Spartina gracilis, commonly known as alkali cord grass, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Poaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, Marshes and swamps, and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 1000 to 2100 meters. Spartina gracilis is ranked 4.2, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Moderately threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Spartina gracilis Trin. |
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Common Name: alkali cord grass |
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| Family: | Poaceae | |
| Element Code: | PMPOA5S060 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | SPGR | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEP, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 4.2 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G5 |
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State Rank: |
S3 |
| Other Status: | IUCN_LC; SB_CalBG/RSABG |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 1974-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2022-12-06 |
| Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug
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Elevation:
1000 - 2100 meters 3280 - 6890 feet |
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| Threat List Total: | 0 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 0 | 0 % |
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| Total Occurrences: | 0 | ||||
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Recent <=20 Years | 0 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 0 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Kansas (KS), Minnesota (MN), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), North Dakota (ND), Oregon (OR), South Dakota (SD), Utah (UT), Washington (WA), Wyoming (WY) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Inyo (INY), Mono (MNO) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Benton Hot Springs (3711875), Blackrock (3611882), Chidago Canyon (3711854), Fish Slough (3711844), Indian Meadows (3711886), Last Chance Mtn. (3711736), Laws (3711843), River Spring (3711885), Watterson Canyon (3711866), Whitmore Hot Springs (3711867) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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