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Eriogonum breedlovei

(J.T. Howell) Reveal

Pilute Buckwheat

G3Vulnerable Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G3VulnerableGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.151075
Element CodePDPGN080V0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single state or province
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderPolygonales
FamilyPolygonaceae
GenusEriogonum
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
Review Date1998-01-23
Change Date1998-01-23
Edition Date1987-04-27
Edition AuthorsRoth, E.
Range Extent<100-250 square km (less than about 40-100 square miles)
Number of Occurrences6 - 20
Rank Reasons
7 known EOs, possibly 3 more; passively protected. EGR supports GRANK of G2 (86-10-10).
Range Extent Comments
Endemic to small area in Kern Co., California.
Occurrences Comments
7 known EOs (in data base), 3 potential sites.
Threat Impact Comments
Mining potential for low grade marbles; road construction.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Primarily on limestone-dolomite outcrops in a mixed conifer forest, 7800-8200 feet.
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN3
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (2)
California (2)
AreaForestAcres
Domeland Add.Sequoia National Forest3,046
WoolstaffSequoia National Forest41,445
References (1)
  1. 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.