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Cymopterus globosus

(S. Wats.) S. Wats.

Golf-ball Spring-parsley

G4Apparently Secure Found in 12 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
LowThreat Impact
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.131220
Element CodePDAPI0U0E0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusCymopterus
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 Date2018-10-18
Change Date2018-10-18
Edition Date2018-10-18
Edition AuthorsOliver, L.
Threat ImpactLow
Range Extent20,000-200,000 square km (about 8000-80,000 square miles)
Number of OccurrencesUnknown
Rank Reasons
Cymopterus globosus ranges from central-eastern California (1200-2100 meters) through Nevada to western Utah, occurring in sandy or gravelly soil in desert valleys and foothills. Threats include grazing and changes in hydrologic alterations.
Range Extent Comments
The extent of occurrence was estimated based on SEINet specimens during the 2018 review.
Occurrences Comments
Information is needed on the number and viability of populations, especially in Nevada where the majority of the range is.
Threat Impact Comments
This species is threatened in California by grazing (CNPS 2018). It is also threatened by hydrologic alterations in the Inyo National Forest (USFS 2018).
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Occurs on rocky ridges and sand valley floors (Mathias and Constance 1957).
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaS1Yes
UtahS1Yes
NevadaS3Yes
Threat Assessments
ThreatScopeSeverityTiming
2 - Agriculture & aquaculture———
2.3 - Livestock farming & ranching———
2.3.2 - Small-holder grazing, ranching or farmingSmall (1-10%)UnknownHigh (continuing)
7 - Natural system modifications———
7.2 - Dams & water management/useSmall (1-10%)UnknownHigh (continuing)

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Plant Characteristics
DurationPERENNIAL
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (12)
California (3)
AreaForestAcres
Deep WellsInyo National Forest7,681
Excelsior (CA)Inyo National Forest45,607
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Nevada (9)
AreaForestAcres
Aurora CraterHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,689
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Boundary Peak (NV)Inyo National Forest21,851
Chineese Camp (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,207
Currant - BlackrockHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,694
Currant - East SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,101
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
Rough CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,476
West Walker (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,683
References (11)
  1. California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2018. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-03 0.39). California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA. Online. Available: http://www.rareplants.cnps.org (accessed 2018).
  2. Cronquist, A., A.H. Holmgren, N.H. Holmgren, J.L. Reveal, P.K. Holmgren. 1997. Intermountain Flora, Volume 3, Part A Subclass Rosidae (except Fabales). The New York Botanical Gardens. Bronx, New York. 446 pp.
  3. Flora of North America Editorial Committee (FNA). 2024. Flora of North America north of Mexico. Vol. 13. Magnoliophyta: Geraniaceae to Apiaceae. Oxford Univ. Press, New York. xxiv + 566 pp.
  4. Heywood, V.H. 1971. The biology and chemistry of the Umbelliferae. Academic Press, New York.
  5. Hickman, J. C., ed. 1993. The Jepson manual: Higher plants of California. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA. 1400 pp.
  6. Kartesz, J.T. 1988. A flora of Nevada. Ph.D. dissertation. Univ. of Nevada, Reno. 3 volumes. 1729 pp.
  7. 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.
  8. Mathias, M.E., And L. Constance. 1957. Contributions Toward A Flora Of Nevada, No. 44, Umbelliferae Of Nevada. Plant Industry Station, Beltsville, MD.
  9. Munz, P.A., with D.D. Keck. 1959. A California flora. Univ. California Press, Berkeley. 1681 pp.
  10. USFS. 2018. Species of Conservation Concern in the Inyo National Forest.  Accessed on Oct. 17, 2018 at:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/landmanagement/planning/?cid=STELPRD3847418
  11. Welsh, S.L., N.D. Atwood, S. Goodrich, and L.C. Higgins (eds.) 1993. A Utah flora. 2nd edition. Brigham Young Univ., Provo, Utah. 986 pp.