Species Details

Galium hardhamiae

Hardham's bedstraw

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Photo of Galium hardhamiae
© 1984 California Native Plant Society
Photo of Galium hardhamiae
© 1984 California Native Plant Society

Species Description:

Galium hardhamiae, commonly known as Hardham's bedstraw, is a perennial herb in the Rubiaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, and Closed-cone coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 395 to 975 meters. Galium hardhamiae is ranked 1B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Oct
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Elevation:
395 - 975 meters
1295 - 3200 feet
General Habitats:
  • Closed-cone coniferous forest
  • Chaparral
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Serpentine
Notes:
See Madroño 16(5):166 (1962) for original description, and Flora of California 4(2):35 (1979) by L. Dempster for taxonomic treatment.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 3
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 8 33 %
THREAT LIST:
Military operations 5 20%
Road/trail construction/maint. 2 8%
ORV activity 1 4%
Total Occurrences: 24
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
5 8 0 0 0 11
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 17
Recent <=20 Years 7
Presence:
Presumed Extant 24
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Monterey (MNT), San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alder Peak (3512183), Burnett Peak (3512172), Burro Mountain (3512173), Cypress Mountain (3512058), Pebblestone Shut-in (3512161), San Simeon (3512162), Villa Creek (3512174)
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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