Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.150130
Element CodePDAST0H0V0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusAntennaria
Other Common NamesAntennaire aromatique (FR) scented pussytoes (EN) Scented Pussytoes (EN)
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.
Taxonomic CommentsAssigned federal status of C2 in Federal Register notice of review dated 90-02-21, but not addressed in the 93-09-30 Federal Register notice of review. C2 status maintained here, since not subsequently changed.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2016-07-18
Change Date1995-11-07
Edition Date1995-07-23
Edition AuthorsShelly, J.S. (1987), rev. L. Morse (1995)
Range Extent250-20,000 square km (about 100-8000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences21 - 80
Rank ReasonsKnown from perhaps 50+ places, on high-elevation limestone outcrops, primarily in Montana; species is in areas which are often not threatened.
Range Extent CommentsRegional endemic of southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming. Reports from elsewhere in northwest North America have largely proven to be false.
Occurrences CommentsCa. 30-40 EOs known in Montana, abundance in other states unknown, but nowhere common.
Threat Impact CommentsHabitat is often remote and/or protected in wilderness areas.