Species Details

Thalictrum alpinum

arctic meadow-rue

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Species Description:

Thalictrum alpinum, commonly known as arctic meadow-rue, is a perennial stoloniferous herb in the Ranunculaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Alpine boulder and rock field, Marshes and swamps (edges), and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 2805 to 3700 meters. Thalictrum alpinum is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial stoloniferous herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug
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Elevation:
2805 - 3700 meters
9205 - 12140 feet
General Habitats:
  • Alpine boulder and rock field
  • Meadows and seeps
  • Marshes and swamps (edges)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Mesic
Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 0
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 0
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 0
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alaska (AK), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), Oregon (OR), Utah (UT), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), Mono (MNO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Fish Springs (3711813), Mt. Barcroft (3711852), Mt. Thompson (3711825)
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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