Taxon Report
Plagiobothrys nitens (Greene) I.M. Johnst.shiny-nutlet popcornflower |
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Taxon Summary
Plagiobothrys nitens, commonly known as shiny-nutlet popcornflower, is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 1510 to 1600 meters. Plagiobothrys nitens is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.Classification
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Scientific Name: |
Plagiobothrys nitens (Greene) I.M. Johnst. |
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Common Name: |
shiny-nutlet popcornflower |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Element Code: | PDBOR0V1B0 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | PLNI2 |
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Ecology and Life History
| Lifeform: | annual herb |
| Blooming Period: Jun-Jul | Jun-Jul |
| Elevation: | 1510-1600 (4955-5250) |
| General Habitats: | Meadows and seeps |
| Microhabitat: | Alkaline |
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Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.1 |
| Global Rank: | GNR |
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State Rank: |
S1 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
| Other Status: | SB_CalBG/RSABG |
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB
| Total Occurrences: | 1 |
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
| Excellent (A) | 0 |
| Good (B) | 0 |
| Fair (C) | 0 |
| Poor (D) | 0 |
| None (X) | 0 |
| Unknown (U) | 1 |
| California Endemic: False | |
| California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
| Inyo (INY) | |
| Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
| Deep Springs Lake (3711831) | |
Threat List Data from the CNDDB
| Threat List Total: | 2 | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
| 1 | 100 % | |
| Altered flood/tidal/hydrologic regime | 1 | 100% |
| Grazing | 1 | 100% |
Selected References
| CRPR List Addition on 2009-08-03 |
Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 13 November 2025].