Taxon Report

Malacothrix phaeocarpa W. Davis

dusky-fruited malacothrix

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  Classification

Scientific Name:
Malacothrix phaeocarpa W. Davis
Common Name:
dusky-fruited malacothrix
Family: Asteraceae
Element Code: PDAST66090
USDA Plants Symbol: MAPH3
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Jun Apr-Jun
Elevation: 100-1400 (330-4595)
General Habitats: Chaparral, Closed-cone coniferous forest
Microhabitat: Burned areas, Disturbed areas, Openings
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Ventura (VEN)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Wheeler Springs (3411953)

Notes

Similar to M. floccifera. See MadroƱo 40(2):101 (1993) for original description.
Threats:
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].