Taxon Report

Eriophyllum latilobum Rydb.

San Mateo woolly sunflower

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Neal Kramer

Taxon Summary

Eriophyllum latilobum, commonly known as San Mateo woolly sunflower, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Cismontane woodland (often roadsides), Coastal scrub, and Lower montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 45 to 330 meters. Eriophyllum latilobum is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Eriophyllum latilobum Rydb.
Common Name:
San Mateo woolly sunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Element Code: PDAST3N060
USDA Plants Symbol: ERLA8
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Jun May-Jun
Elevation: 45-330 (150-1085)
General Habitats: Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 8
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 1
   Good (B) 2
   Fair (C) 1
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 1
   Unknown (U) 3
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Mateo (SMT)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
La Honda (3712233)*, Mindego Hill (3712232), Montara Mountain (3712254), San Mateo (3712253)

Threat List Data from the CNDDB

Threat List Total: 9
EOs with Threat Listed: Total EOs % of EOs
6 75 %
Road/trail construction/maint. 3 37%
Other 2 25%
Altered flood/tidal/hydrologic regime 2 25%
Erosion/runoff 2 25%
Mining 1 12%
Non-native plant impacts 1 12%
Biocides 1 12%
Development 1 12%
Wood cutting or brush clearing 1 12%

Notes

Rediscovered in 1981 by K. Culligan and M.A. Showers. Specimens from NAP Co. need verification. References that treat this plant as a serpentine obligate are erroneous.
Threats:
Threatened by development, erosion, and road maintenance.
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 30 January 2025].