Taxon Report
Scirpus pendulus Muhl.pendulous bulrush |
 Keir Morse (2008) |
Taxon Summary
Scirpus pendulus, commonly known as pendulous bulrush, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Cyperaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Marshes and swamps (freshwater), and Meadows and seeps (mesic), growing at elevations from 800 to 1000 meters. Scirpus pendulus 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: |
Scirpus pendulus Muhl. |
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Common Name: |
pendulous bulrush |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Element Code: | PMCYP0Q160 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | SCPE4 |
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Ecology and Life History
| Lifeform: | perennial rhizomatous herb |
| Blooming Period: Jun-Aug | Jun-Aug |
| Elevation: | 800-1000 (2625-3280) |
| General Habitats: | Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps |
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Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.2 |
| Global Rank: | G5 |
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State Rank: |
S1 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
| Other Status: | IUCN_LC |
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB
| Total Occurrences: | 2 |
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
| Excellent (A) | 0 |
| Good (B) | 0 |
| Fair (C) | 0 |
| Poor (D) | 1 |
| None (X) | 0 |
| Unknown (U) | 1 |
| California Endemic: False | |
| California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
| Siskiyou (SIS) | |
| Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
| Copco (4112283), Montague (4112265), Yreka (4112266) | |
Threat List Data from the CNDDB
| Threat List Total: | 0 | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
| 0 | % | |
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Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 25 October 2025].