Taxon Report

Podistera nevadensis (Gray) Wats.

Sierra podistera

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Taxon Summary

Podistera nevadensis, commonly known as Sierra podistera, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Alpine boulder and rock field, growing at elevations from 3000 to 4000 meters. Podistera nevadensis is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Podistera nevadensis (Gray) Wats.
Common Name:
Sierra podistera
Family: Apiaceae
Element Code: PDAPI1T030
USDA Plants Symbol: PONE4
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Sep Jul-Sep
Elevation: 3000-4000 (9845-13125)
General Habitats: Alpine boulder and rock field
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:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Mariposa (MPA), Mono (MNO), San Bernardino (SBD)*, Tuolumne (TUO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Koip Peak (3711972), Moonridge (3411627), Mount Dana (3711982), Tioga Pass (3711983), Vogelsang Peak (3711973)
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 24 February 2025].