Taxon Report

Puccinellia pumila (Vasey) Hitchc.

dwarf alkali grass

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Taxon Summary

Puccinellia pumila, commonly known as dwarf alkali grass, is a perennial herb in the Poaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Marshes and swamps, growing at elevations from 1 to 10 meters. Puccinellia pumila is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Puccinellia pumila (Vasey) Hitchc.
Common Name:
dwarf alkali grass
Family: Poaceae
Element Code: PMPOA531L0
USDA Plants Symbol: PUPU3
Synonyms/Other Names:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 2
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Humboldt (HUM), Mendocino (MEN)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Cannibal Island (4012463), Fort Bragg (3912347)

Notes

Known in CA from only two occurrences. Need current information on distribution and endangerment. On review list in OR.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 21 February 2025].