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Tonestus eximius

(Hall) A. Nels. & J.F. Macbr.

Lake Tahoe Serpentweed

G3Vulnerable Found in 4 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G3VulnerableGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.149642
Element CodePDASTE0030
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusTonestus
Synonyms
Haplopappus eximiusHall
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 Date2001-05-15
Change Date1998-01-26
Edition Date1999-05-28
Edition AuthorsGries, D.
Rank Reasons
Tonestus eximius is found in Alpine, El Dorado, and Inyo Counties in California, and in Nevada. The species occurs in relatively inaccessible areas. In Nevada, there are not any known or anticipated threats to this species.
Range Extent Comments
Known from Alpine, El Dorado, and Inyo Counties, California, and from Nevada (Skinner 1997).
Threat Impact Comments
In Nevada, there are no known or anticipated threats (Jim Morefield, personal communication 1999).
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN3
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaS3Yes
NevadaS2Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (4)
California (2)
AreaForestAcres
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
Nevada (2)
AreaForestAcres
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
References (3)
  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.
  2. Morefield, Jim. Personal Communication. Botanist, Nevada Natural Heritage Program, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Carson City, Nevada.
  3. 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.