Taxon Report
Pellaea truncata Goodd.spiny cliff-brake |
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Taxon Summary
Pellaea truncata, commonly known as spiny cliff-brake, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Pteridaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Pinyon and juniper woodland (granitic, rocky, and volcanic), growing at elevations from 1200 to 2150 meters. Pellaea truncata is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.Classification
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Scientific Name: |
Pellaea truncata Goodd. |
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Common Name: |
spiny cliff-brake |
| Family: | Pteridaceae |
| Element Code: | PPADI0H0C0 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | PETR3 |
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Ecology and Life History
| Lifeform: | perennial rhizomatous herb |
| Blooming Period: Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun |
| Elevation: | 1200-2150 (3935-7055) |
| General Habitats: | Pinyon and juniper woodland |
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Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.3 |
| Global Rank: | G5 |
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State Rank: |
S3 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB
| Total Occurrences: | 21 |
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
| Excellent (A) | 0 |
| Good (B) | 1 |
| Fair (C) | 0 |
| Poor (D) | 0 |
| None (X) | 0 |
| Unknown (U) | 20 |
| California Endemic: False | |
| California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
| San Bernardino (SBD) | |
| Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
| Blackwater Mine (3511577), Cima Dome (3511535), Fenner (3411572), Fenner Hills (3411582), Fountain Peak (3411585), Hackberry Mountain (3511512), Hart Peak (3511531), Horse Thief Springs (3511578), Ivanpah (3511533), Mescal Range (3511545), Mid Hills (3511524), Pinto Valley (3511523) | |
Threat List Data from the CNDDB
| Threat List Total: | 3 | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
| 1 | 5 % | |
| Development | 1 | 4% |
| Mining | 1 | 4% |
| ORV activity | 1 | 4% |
Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 20 February 2025].