Species Details

Lepechinia ganderi

Gander's pitcher sage

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Photo of Lepechinia ganderi
© 2015 Keir Morse
Photo of Lepechinia ganderi
© 2015 Keir Morse
Photo of Lepechinia ganderi
© 2015 Keir Morse

Species Description:

Lepechinia ganderi, commonly known as Gander's pitcher sage, is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Chaparral, Closed-cone coniferous forest, Coastal scrub, and Valley and foothill grassland, growing at elevations from 305 to 1005 meters. Lepechinia ganderi is ranked 1B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial shrub
Blooming Period: Jun-Jul
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Elevation:
305 - 1005 meters
1000 - 3295 feet
General Habitats:
  • Closed-cone coniferous forest
  • Chaparral
  • Coastal scrub
  • Valley and foothill grassland
Microhabitat Details: metavolcanic (sometimes)
Microhabitat:
  • Gabbroic (sometimes)
Notes:
Threatened by development.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 6
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 5 19 %
THREAT LIST:
Non-native plant impacts 3 11%
Foot traffic/trampling 2 7%
Road/trail construction/maint. 2 7%
Improper burning regime 1 3%
Other 1 3%
Total Occurrences: 26
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
4 0 0 0 0 22
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 7
Recent <=20 Years 19
Presence:
Presumed Extant 26
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Baja California (BA), California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Diego (SDG)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Alpine (3211677), Dulzura (3211667), Jamul Mountains (3211668), Otay Mesa (3211658), Otay Mountain (3211657)
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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