Taxon Details
Eriastrum brandegeeae
Brandegee's eriastrum
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Taxon Summary:
Eriastrum brandegeeae, commonly known as Brandegee's eriastrum, is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, and Cismontane woodland, growing at elevations from 425 to 840 meters. Eriastrum brandegeeae is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Eriastrum brandegeeae H. Mason |
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Common Name: Brandegee's eriastrum |
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| Family: | Polemoniaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDPLM030H0 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | ERBR3 | |
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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: | 1B.1 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G1Q |
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State Rank: |
S1 |
| Other Status: | BLM_S |
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CRPR Changes: changed from 1B.2 to 1B.1 on 2012-08-23 |
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| Add Date: | 1974-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2024-12-03 |
| Lifeform: annual herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Apr-Aug
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Elevation:
425 - 840 meters 1395 - 2755 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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Notes: Most reliable occurrence is at and near type locality near Borax Lake, which may include the only true representatives of this taxon. Plants from COL, GLE, TEH, and southern SHA cos. may be attributable to E. brandegeeae, E. tracyi or undescribed taxa; needs study. Includes E. tracyi in TJM (1993); does not include E. tracyi here. See Madroño 8(3):88-89 (1945) for original description, and Madroño 55(1):82-87 (2008) for additional taxonomic information. |
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Threats: Seriously threatened at its type locality by development. Also threatened by grazing, competition, recreational activities, vehicles, and road maintenance. |
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Taxonomy: |
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| Threat List Total: | 5 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 4 | 67 % |
| THREAT LIST: | ||
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| Development | 3 | 50% |
| Non-native plant impacts | 1 | 16% |
| ORV activity | 1 | 16% |
| Road/trail construction/maint. | 1 | 16% |
| Vandalism/dumping/litter | 1 | 16% |
| Total Occurrences: | 6 | ||||
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 3 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 3 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 6 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Lake (LAK) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Clearlake Highlands (3812286), Kelseyville (3812287), The Geysers (3812277) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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