Taxon Details
Lupinus uncialis
lilliput lupine
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Taxon Summary:
Lupinus uncialis, commonly known as lilliput lupine, is a annual herb in the Fabaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1300 to 1600 meters. Lupinus uncialis is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.
Scientific Name: Lupinus uncialis Wats. |
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Common Name: lilliput lupine |
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Family: | Fabaceae | |
Element Code: | PDFAB2B410 | |
USDA Plants Symbol: | LUUN | |
Synonyms/Other Names: |
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Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.2 |
Fed List: | None |
State List: | None |
Global Rank: | G4 |
State Rank: |
S2 |
Other Status: | BLM_S |
CRPR Changes: |
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Add Date: | 2001-01-01 |
Date Edited: | 2022-03-01 |
Lifeform: annual herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: May-Jul
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Elevation:
1300 - 1600 meters 4265 - 5250 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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Threat List Total: | 5 | |
Total EOs | % of EOs | |
EOs with Threat Listed: | 17 | 94 % |
THREAT LIST: | ||
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Other | 15 | 83% |
Road/trail construction/maint. | 1 | 5% |
Development | 1 | 5% |
Grazing | 1 | 5% |
ORV activity | 1 | 5% |
Total Occurrences: | 18 | ||||
Element Occurrence Ranks: | |||||
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A | B | C | D | X | U |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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Historical >20 Years | 18 | ||||
Recent <=20 Years | 0 |
Presence: | |||||
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Presumed Extant | 18 | ||||
Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
Presumed Extirpated | 0 |
California Endemic: | |||||||||||||
California Island: | |||||||||||||
States: Name (Code) California (CA), Idaho (ID), Nevada (NV), Oregon (OR) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Modoc (MOD) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Alturas (4112045), Infernal Caverns (4112035), Rattlesnake Butte (4112046), Tule Mountain (4112024) |
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