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Lupinus padre-crowleyi

C.P. Sm.

Father Crowley's Lupine

G2Imperiled Found in 6 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →

G2ImperiledGlobal Rank

Very highThreat Impact

Identity

Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.152573

Element CodePDFAB2B2Z0

Record TypeSPECIES

ClassificationSpecies

Classification StatusStandard

Name CategoryVascular Plant

Endemicendemic to a single state or province

KingdomPlantae

PhylumAnthophyta

ClassDicotyledoneae

OrderFabales

FamilyFabaceae

GenusLupinus

Synonyms

Lupinus dedeckeraeMunz & D. DunnLupinus padrecrowleyiC.P. Smith

Concept Reference

Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.

Conservation Status

Rank MethodLegacy Rank calculation - Excel v3.1x

Review Date2016-05-13

Change Date2010-02-16

Edition Date2016-05-13

Edition AuthorsR. Bittman (2010), rev. Treher and Bittman (2016)

Threat ImpactVery high

Range Extent250-1000 square km (about 100-400 square miles)

Number of Occurrences6 - 20

Rank Reasons

Endemic to California, Lupinus padre-crowleyi is known from about 8 extant occurrences in Inyo, Mono, and Tulare Counties. Many have not been visited in the past 20 years and should be resurveyed. These new surveys should provide data on population sizes, occurrence ranks and updated threats and disturbances. Known threats include overgrazing, OHV use, other recreational uses, camping, road maintenance and more. The threats seem to be pervasive and ongoing. All occurrences on Forest Service Land.

Range Extent Comments

California endemic found in Inyo, Mono, and Tulare counties.

Occurrences Comments

There are 12 known occurrences; 4 of these are historical. The historical ones may still be extant, but need rechecking.

Threat Impact Comments

Several occurrences list heavy cattle grazing as a threat to this plant. The next most frequently listed threat is a combination of recreational activities including the development of cabins and lodges, road building and maintenance, trail use and camping. Off-highway vehicle use is also listed on some occurrences. The threats seem to be wide in scope and fairly severe and immediate. All recently visited occurrences have threats.

Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Decomposed granitic, often rocky, soil; sometimes found in riparian areas. Found within Sagebrush Scrub, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Riparian Scrub, and Riparian Forest communities. 2200 - 4000 m.

Terrestrial Habitats

Forest/WoodlandForest - ConiferShrubland/chaparral

Palustrine Habitats

SCRUB-SHRUB WETLANDFORESTED WETLANDRiparian

Other Nations (1)

United StatesN2

Province	Rank	Native
California	S2	Yes

Threat Assessments

Threat	Scope	Severity	Timing
1 - Residential & commercial development	Small (1-10%)	Unknown	High (continuing)
1.3 - Tourism & recreation areas	Small (1-10%)	Unknown	High (continuing)
2 - Agriculture & aquaculture	Restricted (11-30%)	Unknown	High (continuing)
4 - Transportation & service corridors	Large (31-70%)	Unknown	High (continuing)
4.1 - Roads & railroads	Large (31-70%)	Unknown	High (continuing)
6 - Human intrusions & disturbance	Small (1-10%)	Unknown	High (continuing)
6.1 - Recreational activities	Small (1-10%)	Unknown	High (continuing)

Plant Characteristics

DurationPERENNIAL

Economic Value (Genus)No

Roadless Areas (6)

California (6)

Area	Forest	Acres
Coyote North	Inyo National Forest	11,932
Coyote Southeast	Inyo National Forest	53,159
Horton	Inyo National Forest	5,717
Rock Creek West	Inyo National Forest	3,626
Tinemaha	Inyo National Forest	27,060
Wonoga Pk.	Inyo National Forest	11,272

References (7)

CalFlora. 2005. Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. Berkeley, California: The CalFlora Database [web application]. Available: http://www.calflora.org/. (Accessed 2005)
California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2001. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (sixth edition). Rare Plant Scientific Advisory Committee, David P. Tibor, Convening Editor. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. x + 388pp.
Hickman, J. C., ed. 1993. The Jepson manual: Higher plants of California. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA. 1400 pp.
Isely, D. 1998. Native and naturalized Leguminosae (Fabaceae) of the United States (exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii). Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Brigham Young University; MLBM Press, Provo, Utah. 1007 pp.
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Skinner, M.W., and B.M. Pavlik, eds. 1997 (1994). Inventory of rare and endangered vascular plants of California. 1997 Electronic Inventory Update of 1994 5th edition, California Native Plant Society, Special Publication No. 1, Sacramento.
Weeden, N.F. 1996. A Sierra Nevada flora. 4th edition. Wilderness Press, Berkeley, California. 259 pp.

Lupinus padre-crowleyi

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