Taxon Report

Plagiobothrys strictus (Greene) Jtn.

Calistoga popcornflower

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  Classification

Scientific Name:
Plagiobothrys strictus (Greene) Jtn.
Common Name:
Calistoga popcornflower
Family: Boraginaceae
Element Code: PDBOR0V120
USDA Plants Symbol: PLST2
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Mar-Jun Mar-Jun
Elevation: 90-160 (295-525)
General Habitats: Meadows and seeps, Valley and foothill grassland, Vernal pools
Microhabitat: Alkaline
Microhabitat Details: alkaline areas near thermal springs

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 3
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 2
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 1
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Napa (NAP)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Calistoga (3812255)

Threat List Data from the CNDDB

Threat List Total: 3
EOs with Threat Listed: Total EOs % of EOs
2 67 %
Development 2 66%
Other 2 66%
Road/trail construction/maint. 1 33%

Notes

Threats:
Threatened by urbanization, recreational activities, non-native plants, and airport maintenance.
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2024. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 27 December 2024].