Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.135901
Element CodePDAPI1C020
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusMusineon
Concept ReferenceKartesz, 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 Date2016-04-28
Change Date2001-02-12
Edition Date2016-04-28
Edition AuthorsRoth, E. (1988), rev. J. Niese, rev. B. Franklin (1996), rev. Treher (2016)
Threat ImpactUnknown
Range Extent250-1000 square km (about 100-400 square miles)
Number of Occurrences6 - 20
Rank ReasonsLocally common but endemic to the Bear River Range in Cache County, northeast Utah and adjacent Bear Lake County, Idaho. There are 2 good-sized occurrences in each state. The area in Utah is subject to heavy recreational use. Most sites need to be surveyed to find out if plants are extant, if threats have changed, and to assess the overall site condition.
Range Extent CommentsOccurs in the Bear River Range, Cache County, Utah and in the vicinity of Paris Peak, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
Occurrences CommentsOne occurrence in Idaho and about 3-6 confirmed extant occurrences in Utah. In Utah, there are 18 historic occurrences but they might still be extant.
Threat Impact CommentsArea subject to heavy recreational use. Possible change in status of privately owned land. Idaho sites seem to be free from disturbance and threats.