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Cercocarpus ledifolius

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Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany

G5Secure Found in 349 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Least concernIUCN
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.157848
Element CodePDROS08010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
IUCNLeast concern
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderRosales
FamilyRosaceae
GenusCercocarpus
Other Common Names
curl-leaf mountain-mahogany (EN)
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 Date2003-02-28
Change Date1984-08-09
Edition Date2003-02-28
Edition AuthorsFellows, M.
Rank Reasons
Common throughout western United States in deep soils to rocky slopes.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN5
ProvinceRankNative
WyomingS5Yes
WashingtonSNRYes
UtahSNRYes
OregonSNRYes
IdahoSNRYes
MontanaS5Yes
CaliforniaSNRYes
ColoradoS3Yes
ArizonaSNRYes
NevadaS4Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (349)
California (101)
AreaForestAcres
Andrews Mtn.Inyo National Forest9,912
AntimonyLos Padres National Forest40,911
Bald MountainTahoe National Forest5,832
Bear Camp FlatModoc National Forest2,471
Benton RangeInyo National Forest9,637
Birch CreekInyo National Forest28,816
Black CanyonInyo National Forest32,421
Boundary Peak (CA)Inyo National Forest210,884
Buckeye RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,241
Callahan FlowModoc National Forest6,618
Callahan FlowKlamath National Forest3,231
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Castle PeakTahoe National Forest14,974
ChanchelullaShasta-Trinity National Forest3,915
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
Chineese Camp (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,339
Circle MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,375
Coyote NorthInyo National Forest11,932
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
Damon ButteModoc National Forest25,022
Deep CreekSan Bernardino National Forest23,869
Devil's Gate (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,946
Dexter CanyonInyo National Forest17,053
DomeStanislaus National Forest11,085
Domeland Add.Sequoia National Forest3,046
DryModoc National Forest7,726
Excelsior (CA)Inyo National Forest45,607
FalesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,138
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
GrangerModoc National Forest23
Granite PeakSan Bernardino National Forest450
Hall Natural AreaInyo National Forest5,236
Hat Mtn.Modoc National Forest9,478
Heartbreak RidgeSan Bernardino National Forest4,455
Hoover - Cattle CkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest598
Hoover - Emma LakeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,007
Hoover - Green Ck NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,155
Hoover - Mt.olsenHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest624
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - Twin LakesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest102
Hoover - Valley RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest564
Hoover - Virginia LksHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,050
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
LavasModoc National Forest25,864
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Long MeadowHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,967
MayfieldLassen National Forest14,444
Mill PeakSan Bernardino National Forest7,884
Mono CratersInyo National Forest7,115
Mt. JacksonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,721
Mt. BidwellModoc National Forest11,687
Mt. EddyShasta-Trinity National Forest7,232
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. Shasta BShasta-Trinity National Forest2,809
Mt. VidaModoc National Forest7,771
Mystic (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest836
NessieInyo National Forest830
Nevahbe RidgeInyo National Forest302
NightStanislaus National Forest3,173
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
Orleans Mtn.Klamath National Forest49,090
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
PepperdineModoc National Forest10
Pleasant ViewAngeles National Forest26,395
PowleyModoc National Forest6,268
Raywood Flat BSan Bernardino National Forest11,373
Robinson PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,835
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
RussianKlamath National Forest21,771
Salt GulchShasta-Trinity National Forest6,511
San DimasAngeles National Forest7,160
San JoaquinSierra National Forest22,474
San SevaineSan Bernardino National Forest6,866
Sawmill - BadlandsLos Padres National Forest51,362
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
Silver HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,423
SinkardHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,004
SnoozerKlamath National Forest23,414
Snow MountainMendocino National Forest14,457
SoldierModoc National Forest10,102
Soldier CanyonInyo National Forest40,589
South SierraSequoia National Forest8,008
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
SugarloafSan Bernardino National Forest8,206
Sweetwater (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,241
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Timbered CraterLassen National Forest4,096
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Whisky CreekInyo National Forest865
Wild Horse Mtn. (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,822
Wilderness ContiguousMendocino National Forest3,606
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
Idaho (7)
AreaForestAcres
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
Boulder - White CloudsSalmon-Challis National Forest139,297
Boulder - White CloudsSawtooth National Forest322,653
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
West Meadow CreekNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest115,949
Montana (12)
AreaForestAcres
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
Basin CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest9,500
Big LogHelena National Forest8,954
Call MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,796
Cayuse MountainHelena National Forest20,146
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
FleecerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,585
Garfield MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest41,891
Hellgate GulchHelena National Forest16,821
Italian PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest90,401
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
Nevada (94)
AreaForestAcres
Alta T - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,325
Angel Peak NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,577
Angel Peak SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,540
Arc Dome - MahoganyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,208
Arc Dome - OphirHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,652
Arc Dome - Secret BsnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest74,782
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Black SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,016
Blade CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,331
Boundary Peak (NV)Inyo National Forest21,851
Bunker HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,569
ButlerHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest39,470
Butler Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest25,878
ButtermilkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,373
Cabin CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,706
Cave CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,145
Charleston - CarpenterHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest17,828
Charleston - ClarkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,674
Charleston - Macks CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,378
CharnockHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,348
Chineese Camp (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,207
CooperHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,889
Copper Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest31,945
Currant - East SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,101
Duck Creek Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,165
East Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,977
EightmileHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,332
Excelsior Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest69,071
Grant - Burnt CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest126
Grant - Horse Spr.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest274
Humboldt - Angel LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,008
Humboldt - SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,152
Iron SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest36,737
Jarbidge - Biroth RdgHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,887
Jarbidge - Canyon CkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,258
Jarbidge - Coon CkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest866
Jarbidge - Pete BasinHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,247
Jarbidge - SeventysixHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest659
Jarbidge - Slide CkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest752
Jarbidge - Sun CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,823
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Long ValleyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest50,472
Lovell Summit SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,455
Mahogany RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest16,765
MarysvilleHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,365
Moriah - West SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest14,737
Mt. ArdiveyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest37,984
Mt. EtnaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,527
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
North SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,773
North Shoshone PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,667
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
PotosiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,145
QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest62,459
Rat Trap SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,156
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rose - Big MeadowsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest311
Rose - Davis Mdw.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,361
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - North NotchHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest141
Rose - NortheastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest550
Rose - Thomas Mdw.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest358
Rose - VerdiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,155
Rose - Whites CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,568
Ruby - Lamoille CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest32,771
Ruby - SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest13,195
Ruby - ThompsonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,289
Sam's CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,869
Santa RosaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest54,555
ShellbackHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest36,455
Snake - Big WashHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,146
Snake - Can Young NHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest336
Snake - ChokecherryHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,845
Snake - HatcheryHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,627
Snake - Lincoln CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest314
Snake - MurphyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,064
Snake - Pole CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest766
SnowbirdHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,859
South SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest125,614
South Shoshone PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest24,528
Spanish PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest31,520
Steward BasinHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,475
SugarloafInyo National Forest11,534
Table Mtn. - Barley Ck.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,424
Table Mtn. - EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest87,789
Tehama CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,656
Toiyabe RangeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99,225
Toquima CaveHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest43,147
WallaceHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,208
Ward MountainHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,927
West SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,656
White Pine Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest25,244
Oregon (26)
AreaForestAcres
Brattain ButteFremont National Forest5,959
Cedar GroveMalheur National Forest114
Cook RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,617
Cottonwood CreekOchoco National Forest9,934
Crane MountainFremont National Forest23,096
Dixie ButteMalheur National Forest12,208
Drake - McdowellFremont National Forest5,767
Flag CreekMalheur National Forest7,716
Grande RondeWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,650
Grande RondeUmatilla National Forest12,296
Hanan TrailFremont National Forest8,111
HellholeUmatilla National Forest65,679
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Imnaha FaceWallowa-Whitman National Forest29,575
Lookout MountainOchoco National Forest14,115
Malheur RiverMalheur National Forest7,283
Mcclellan MountainMalheur National Forest21,213
Mountain SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,457
Mt. EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,421
Mt. BidwellFremont National Forest4,449
Nipple ButteMalheur National Forest11,354
North Fork MalheurMalheur National Forest18,069
North Mount EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest752
North Mt. EmilyUmatilla National Forest4,416
SkookumUmatilla National Forest7,704
Snake RiverWallowa-Whitman National Forest31,229
Utah (93)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401002Ashley National Forest36,113
0401005Ashley National Forest38,930
0401007Ashley National Forest16,483
0401010Ashley National Forest21,886
0401011Ashley National Forest30,062
0401012Ashley National Forest46,400
0401023Ashley National Forest8,352
0401024Ashley National Forest12,882
0401027Ashley National Forest7,312
0401031Ashley National Forest7,110
0401032Ashley National Forest6,471
0401037Ashley National Forest1,166
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418006Uinta National Forest11,714
418007Uinta National Forest6,816
418012Uinta National Forest25,758
418014Uinta National Forest9,683
418015Uinta National Forest17,289
418016Uinta National Forest35,240
418022Uinta National Forest17,289
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418026Uinta National Forest14,038
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418031Uinta National Forest18,173
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
Beehive PeakFishlake National Forest59,137
Boulder MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest8,852
Boulger - Black CanyonManti-Lasal National Forest23,286
Box - Death HollowDixie National Forest3,175
Bullion - DelanoFishlake National Forest14,917
Bunker CreekDixie National Forest7,474
Burch CreekWasatch-Cache National Forest6,938
Casto BluffDixie National Forest87,466
Cedar BenchDixie National Forest8,915
Circleville MountainFishlake National Forest24,142
Clarkston Mtn.Caribou National Forest7,099
Clear CreekSawtooth National Forest7,188
CottonwoodDixie National Forest6,754
Cove CreekFishlake National Forest25,555
Cove MountainDixie National Forest16,632
Dairy ForkManti-Lasal National Forest30,222
Dog ValleyFishlake National Forest11,810
East MountainManti-Lasal National Forest30,705
FergusonFishlake National Forest5,690
FishhookDixie National Forest12,959
Flat CanyonFishlake National Forest8,663
GibsonWasatch-Cache National Forest5,350
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
Joe LottFishlake National Forest19,826
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Little CreekFishlake National Forest11,479
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Lookout PeakFishlake National Forest9,195
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Mcgath Lake - Auger HoleDixie National Forest8,334
Middle FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,296
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
Muddy Creek - Nelson Mt.Manti-Lasal National Forest59,034
North FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest8,148
North PavantFishlake National Forest53,262
Oak CreekFishlake National Forest54,053
PavantFishlake National Forest42,560
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
Public GroveWasatch-Cache National Forest6,341
Raft RiverSawtooth National Forest23,969
Red Canyon NorthDixie National Forest9,973
Red Canyon SouthDixie National Forest3,736
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
SanpitchManti-Lasal National Forest29,129
Signal PeakFishlake National Forest30,889
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
Stansbury MountainsWasatch-Cache National Forest39,696
Steves MountainFishlake National Forest22,649
Stoddard MountainDixie National Forest13,165
Swan Creek MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest9,390
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Thousand Lake MountainFishlake National Forest27,267
Tushar MountainFishlake National Forest39,992
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
Upper South ForkWasatch-Cache National Forest16,811
WellsvilleWasatch-Cache National Forest1,717
White MountainFishlake National Forest23,939
Washington (4)
AreaForestAcres
Asotin CreekUmatilla National Forest16,433
Mill Creek Watershed (WA)Umatilla National Forest16,747
Upper TucannonUmatilla National Forest12,485
Wenatchee CreekUmatilla National Forest15,315
Wyoming (12)
AreaForestAcres
Cloud Peak ContiguousBighorn National Forest113,757
Devils CanyonBighorn National Forest37,416
Horse Creek MesaBighorn National Forest77,808
Lake Alice - Commissary RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest166,707
Leigh CreekBighorn National Forest19,180
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Piney CreekBighorn National Forest22,240
Rock CreekBighorn National Forest48,657
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
References (4)
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