Taxon Details
Mentzelia torreyi
Torrey's blazing star
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Taxon Summary:
Mentzelia torreyi, commonly known as Torrey's blazing star, is a perennial herb in the Loasaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, Mojavean desert scrub, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1170 to 2835 meters. Mentzelia torreyi is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Mentzelia torreyi Gray |
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Common Name: Torrey's blazing star |
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| Family: | Loasaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDLOA031S0 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | METO2 | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.2 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G4 |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
| Other Status: | SB_CalBG/RSABG |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 2001-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2022-12-06 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug
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Elevation:
1170 - 2835 meters 3840 - 9300 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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| Threat List Total: | 4 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 2 | 12 % |
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| Development | 1 | 5% |
| Erosion/runoff | 1 | 5% |
| Foot traffic/trampling | 1 | 5% |
| Non-native plant impacts | 1 | 5% |
| Total Occurrences: | 17 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 11 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 6 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 17 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| California Endemic: | |||||||||||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA), Idaho (ID), Nevada (NV), Oregon (OR) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Inyo (INY), Mono (MNO) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Big Alkali (3811922), Blackrock (3611882), Casa Diablo Mtn. (3711855), Cedar Hill (3811827), Fish Slough (3711844), Independence (3611872), Lee Vining (3711981), Negit Island (3811911), Rovana (3711845), Sulphur Pond (3811818), Toms Place (3711856) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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