Taxon Report

Erigeron calvus Cov.

bald daisy

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Taxon Summary

Erigeron calvus, commonly known as bald daisy, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, growing at elevations from 1200 to 1200 meters. Erigeron calvus is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.


Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 1
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 1
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Dolomite (3611758), Santa Rosa Flat (3611746)

Threat List Data from the CNDDB

Threat List Total: 3
EOs with Threat Listed: Total EOs % of EOs
1 50 %
Foot traffic/trampling 1 50%
Mining 1 50%
Other 1 50%

Notes

Known only from near Keeler; field surveys needed. Closely related to E. divergens, and also confused with E. aphanactis var. aphanactis; detailed study needed. See Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 7:69 (1892) for original description, and Brittonia 6:121-302 (1947) for taxonomic treatment.
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 9 February 2025].