Taxon Report

Scirpus pendulus Muhl.

pendulous bulrush

Print Report


Keir Morse (2008)

Species Description:
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

Scientific Name:
Scirpus pendulus Muhl.
Common Name:
pendulous bulrush
Family: Cyperaceae
Element Code: PMCYP0Q160
USDA Plants Symbol: SCPE4
Synonyms/Other Names:

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
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2
Global Rank: G5
State Rank:
S1
State List: None
Fed List: None
Other Status: IUCN_LC
CRPR Changes:
  • changed from 2.2 to 2B.2 on 2013-06-12

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)

Notes

Known in CA only from near Yreka. Endangered 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 19 January 2025].