Taxon Details

Rhinotropis intermontana

intermountain milkwort

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Taxon Summary:

Rhinotropis intermontana, commonly known as intermountain milkwort, is a perennial shrub in the Polygalaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 2010 to 3080 meters. Rhinotropis intermontana is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Notes:

Threats:
Threatened by vehicles and solar energy development.
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 3
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 1 25 %
THREAT LIST:
Development 1 25%
Foot traffic/trampling 1 25%
ORV activity 1 25%
Total Occurrences: 4
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
1 0 0 0 0 3
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 3
Recent <=20 Years 1
Presence:
Presumed Extant 4
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Nevada (NV), Utah (UT)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Mono (MNO), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Benton (3711874), Cougar Buttes (3411647), Dome Hill (3811931)
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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