Species Details

Galium proliferum

desert bedstraw

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Photo of Galium proliferum
© 2011 Duncan S. Bell
Photo of Galium proliferum
© 2011 Duncan S. Bell
Photo of Galium proliferum
© 2011 Duncan S. Bell

Species Description:

Galium proliferum, commonly known as desert bedstraw, is a annual herb in the Rubiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Joshua tree "woodland", Mojavean desert scrub, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1190 to 1630 meters. Galium proliferum is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: Mar-Jun
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Elevation:
1190 - 1630 meters
3905 - 5350 feet
General Habitats:
  • Joshua tree "woodland"
  • Mojavean desert scrub
  • Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat Details: carbonate (limestone)
Microhabitat:
  • Carbonate
  • Rocky
Notes:
Threatened by grazing, mining, and solar energy development projects.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 1
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 2 12 %
THREAT LIST:
Non-native plant impacts 2 11%
Total Occurrences: 17
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 2 0 0 0 15
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 9
Recent <=20 Years 8
Presence:
Presumed Extant 17
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), Baja California (BA), California (CA), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), Texas (TX), Utah (UT)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD), San Diego (SDG)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Blackwater Mine (3511577), Clark Mtn. (3511555), East of Kingston Peak (3511567), Fountain Peak (3411585), Horse Thief Springs (3511578), Jamul Mountains (3211668), Mescal Range (3511545), Pachalka Spring (3511556), Pinto Valley (3511523)
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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