Species Details

Glossopetalon pungens

pungent glossopetalon

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Photo of Glossopetalon pungens
© 2010 James M. Andre
Photo of Glossopetalon pungens
© 2010 James M. Andre
Photo of Glossopetalon pungens
© 2010 James M. Andre
Lifeform: perennial deciduous shrub
Blooming Period: May-Jun
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Elevation:
1675 - 2000 meters
5495 - 6560 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral
  • Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Carbonate
Notes:
Known in CA from only one occurrence in Forsellesia Cyn. in the Clark Mtns. On watch list in NV. See Aliso 9:171-178 (1978) for discussion of transfer to Crossosomataceae. USFWS uses the name G. pungens var. glabra. See American Midland Naturalist 27(2):503-504 (1942) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 1
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 1
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 0
Recent <=20 Years 1
Presence:
Presumed Extant 1
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA), Nevada (NV)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Clark Mtn. (3511555)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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