Taxon Details
Mertensia longiflora
long bluebells
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Taxon Summary:
Mertensia longiflora, commonly known as long bluebells, is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, and Lower montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1525 to 2200 meters. Mertensia longiflora is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Mertensia longiflora Greene |
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Common Name: long bluebells |
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| Family: | Boraginaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDBOR0N0D0 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | MELO4 | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.2 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G4? |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 2001-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2022-04-05 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Apr-Jun
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Elevation:
1525 - 2200 meters 5005 - 7220 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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| Threat List Total: | 2 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 2 | 18 % |
| THREAT LIST: | ||
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| Logging | 2 | 18% |
| Grazing | 1 | 9% |
| Total Occurrences: | 11 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 11 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 0 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 11 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Lassen (LAS), Modoc (MOD) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Barrel Springs (4111988), Cedarville (4112052), Fort Bidwell (4112072), Halls Canyon (4112131), Jess Valley (4112023), Johnstonville (4012045), Lake Annie (4112081), McGinty Reservoir (4112075), Payne Peak (4112053), Shields Creek (4112043), Soup Creek (4112033), Tunnison Mtn. (4012055), Weed Valley (4112087) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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