Taxon Details

Muhlenbergia californica

California muhly

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Taxon Summary:

Muhlenbergia californica, commonly known as California muhly, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Poaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 100 to 2000 meters. Muhlenbergia californica is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Sep
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Elevation:
100 - 2000 meters
330 - 6560 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral
  • Coastal scrub
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Meadows and seeps
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Mesic
  • Seeps
  • Streambanks
Notes:
Threatened by recreational activities and water diversion. See Botanical Gazette 7:92 (1882) for original description.
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 5
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 5
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Los Angeles (LAX), Riverside (RIV), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Butler Peak (3411731), Chilao Flat (3411831), Condor Peak (3411832), Crystal Lake (3411737), Cucamonga Peak (3411725), Guasti (3411715), Harrison Mtn. (3411722), Keller Peak (3411721), Mescal Creek (3411746), Mount San Antonio (3411736), Mt. Baldy (3411726), Mt. Wilson (3411821), Ontario (3411716), San Bernardino North (3411723), San Gorgonio Mtn. (3411617), Telegraph Peak (3411735), Valyermo (3411747), White Water (3311686)
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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