Taxon Report

Nemophila parviflora Benth. var. quercifolia (Eastw.) Chandl.

oak-leaved nemophila

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Taxon Summary

Nemophila parviflora var. quercifolia, commonly known as oak-leaved nemophila, is a annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Cismontane woodland, and Lower montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 700 to 2200 meters. Nemophila parviflora var. quercifolia is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Nemophila parviflora Benth. var. quercifolia (Eastw.) Chandl.
Common Name:
oak-leaved nemophila
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Element Code: PDHYD0B073
USDA Plants Symbol: NEPAQ
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: May-Jun May-Jun
Elevation: 700-2200 (2295-7220)
General Habitats: Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Fresno (FRE), Kern (KRN)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alta Sierra (3511865), Lebec (3411877), Pastoria Creek (3411887), Patterson Mtn. (3611981), Sacate Ridge (3611982), Winters Ridge (3411886)
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 30 April 2025].