Taxon Report
Lomatium martindalei (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & RoseCoast Range lomatium |
 ©2014 Barry Rice |
Taxon Summary
Lomatium martindalei, commonly known as Coast Range lomatium, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Coastal bluff scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 240 to 3000 meters. Lomatium martindalei is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.Classification
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Scientific Name: |
Lomatium martindalei (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose |
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Common Name: |
Coast Range lomatium |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Element Code: | PDAPI1B140 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | LOMA5 |
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Ecology and Life History
| Lifeform: | perennial herb |
| Blooming Period: May-Jun(Aug) | May-Jun(Aug) |
| Elevation: | 240-3000 (785-9845) |
| General Habitats: | Coastal bluff scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps |
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Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.3 |
| Global Rank: | G5 |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB
| Total Occurrences: | 9 |
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
| Excellent (A) | 0 |
| Good (B) | 1 |
| Fair (C) | 0 |
| Poor (D) | 0 |
| None (X) | 0 |
| Unknown (U) | 8 |
| California Endemic: False | |
| California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
| Del Norte (DNT), Siskiyou (SIS) | |
| Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
| Bark Shanty Gulch (4112345), Gasquet (4112378), Hurdygurdy Butte (4112377), Polar Bear Mtn. (4112385), Shelly Creek Ridge (4112387), Summit Valley (4112357) | |
Threat List Data from the CNDDB
| Threat List Total: | 1 | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
| 1 | 11 % | |
| Logging | 1 | 11% |
Selected References
| Lomatium martindalei profile for potential Species of Conservation Concern evaluation (2018) |
Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 8 November 2025].