Taxon Report

Erigeron conditii D. J. Keil

Condit's fleabane daisy

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Taxon Summary

Erigeron conditii, commonly known as Condit's fleabane daisy, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Riparian forest, growing at elevations from 60 to 215 meters. Erigeron conditii is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Erigeron conditii D. J. Keil
Common Name:
Condit's fleabane daisy
Family: Asteraceae
Element Code: PDASTE10N0
USDA Plants Symbol:
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Jul May-Jul
Elevation: 60-215 (195-705)
General Habitats: Riparian forest
Microhabitat: Openings
Microhabitat Details: Canyon walls; sometimes in crevices of sandstone outcrops

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 2
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Monterey (MNT), San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Burro Mountain (3512173)

Notes

Similar to varieties of Erigeron foliosus
Threats:
Potentially threatened by small population size and small geographic range.
Taxonomy:

Selected References

Proposed Addition to California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1, G1/S1 (2022)
Phytoneuron 2018-79: 1–6 (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 7 December 2025].