Taxon Report

Lomatium canbyi (J.M. Coult. & Rose) J.M. Coult. & Rose

Canby's lomatium

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Taxon Summary

Lomatium canbyi, commonly known as Canby's lomatium, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1300 to 2070 meters. Lomatium canbyi is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Lomatium canbyi (J.M. Coult. & Rose) J.M. Coult. & Rose
Common Name:
Canby's lomatium
Family: Apiaceae
Element Code: PDAPI1B060
USDA Plants Symbol: LOCA4
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Jun Apr-Jun
Elevation: 1300-2070 (4265-6790)
General Habitats: Great Basin scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat:
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:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Lassen (LAS)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Petes Valley (4012054), Ravendale (4012073), Snowstorm Mtn. (4012063), Termo (4012074)

Selected References

CRPR List Addition on 2009-06-08
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 27 January 2025].