Taxon Report
Lupinus uncialis Wats.lilliput lupine |
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Taxon Summary
Lupinus uncialis, commonly known as lilliput lupine, is a annual herb in the Fabaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1300 to 1600 meters. Lupinus uncialis is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.Classification
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Scientific Name: |
Lupinus uncialis Wats. |
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Common Name: |
lilliput lupine |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Element Code: | PDFAB2B410 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | LUUN |
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Ecology and Life History
| Lifeform: | annual herb |
| Blooming Period: May-Jul | May-Jul |
| Elevation: | 1300-1600 (4265-5250) |
| General Habitats: | Great Basin scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland |
| Microhabitat: | Gravelly, Volcanic |
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Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.2 |
| Global Rank: | G4 |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
| Other Status: | BLM_S |
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB
| Total Occurrences: | 18 |
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
| Excellent (A) | 0 |
| Good (B) | 0 |
| Fair (C) | 0 |
| Poor (D) | 0 |
| None (X) | 0 |
| Unknown (U) | 18 |
| California Endemic: False | |
| California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
| Modoc (MOD) | |
| Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
| Alturas (4112045), Infernal Caverns (4112035), Rattlesnake Butte (4112046), Tule Mountain (4112024) | |
Threat List Data from the CNDDB
| Threat List Total: | 5 | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
| 17 | 94 % | |
| Other | 15 | 83% |
| Road/trail construction/maint. | 1 | 5% |
| Development | 1 | 5% |
| Grazing | 1 | 5% |
| ORV activity | 1 | 5% |
Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 1 November 2025].