Species Details

Galium argense

Argus bedstraw

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Species Description:

Galium argense, commonly known as Argus bedstraw, is a perennial herb in the Rubiaceae that is . It occurs within Joshua tree "woodland", and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1275 to 2410 meters. Galium argense is ranked 1B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

CA Rare Plant Rank: 1B.3
Fed List: None
State List: None
Global Rank: G1G2
State Rank:
S2
Other Status: BLM_S
CRPR Changes:
added to 1B.3 on 2023-05-16
Add Date: 2023-05-16
Date Edited: 2025-01-07
Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Jul(Oct)
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Elevation:
1275 - 2410 meters
4185 - 7905 feet
General Habitats:
  • Joshua tree "woodland"
  • Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat Details: Slopes and canyons, often beneath trees or between boulders
Microhabitat:
  • Granitic
  • Rocky
  • Sandy
Notes:
Threats:
Possibly threatened by military activities
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 11
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 11
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 11
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 11
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
China Gardens (3611725), Coso Peak (3611726), Emigrant Pass (3611732), Hanaupah Canyon (3611628), Harris Hill (3611754), Jackass Canyon (3611755), Jail Canyon (3611722), Louisiana Butte (3611715), Mountain Springs Canyon (3511785), Red Pass Lake Ne (3511643), Sheep Creek Spring (3511653), Telescope Peak (3611721), Trona West (3511774), Wildrose Peak (3611731)
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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