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Anticlea elegans

(Pursh) Rydb.

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Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.1375568
Element CodePMLIL280J0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassMonocotyledoneae
OrderLiliales
FamilyMelanthiaceae
GenusAnticlea
Synonyms
Zigadenus elegansPursh
Concept Reference
Palmquist, E., T. Ayers, and G. Allan. 2015. Genetic and morphometric assessment of the origin, population structure, and taxonomic status of Anticlea vaginata (Melanthiaceae). Systematic Botany 40(1): 56-68.
Taxonomic Comments
This record is for a broad treatment of Anticlea elegans that includes as subspecies glauca, elegans, and vaginata, as recognized by Palmquist et al. (2015). Schwartz in FNA (2002, vol. 26) and Kartesz (1999) recognize a narrower treatment, excluding 'vaginata' as a distinct species, in the genus Zigadenus. Weakley et al. (2025) exclude vaginata and glauca as distinct species, treating the eastern plants as a narrow Anticlea glauca.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (2)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
IllinoisSNRYes
MarylandSNRYes
VirginiaSNRYes
IdahoSNRYes
West VirginiaS2Yes
VermontS1Yes
OhioS3Yes
Navajo NationSNRYes
AlaskaSNRYes
WisconsinSNRYes
MontanaS4Yes
MichiganSNRYes
UtahSNRYes
South DakotaSNRYes
NevadaSNRYes
MinnesotaSNRYes
NebraskaS1Yes
New MexicoSNRYes
WashingtonSNRYes
New YorkS2Yes
ArizonaSNRYes
IowaSNRYes
WyomingS4Yes
IndianaS3Yes
North CarolinaSNRYes
PennsylvaniaSNRYes
OregonSNRYes
MissouriSNRYes
TennesseeSNRYes
ColoradoSNRYes
North DakotaSNRYes
TexasSNRYes
CanadaN5
ProvinceRankNative
Yukon TerritoryS5Yes
New BrunswickS1Yes
SaskatchewanS4Yes
AlbertaS5Yes
QuebecS3Yes
British ColumbiaS5Yes
ManitobaS5Yes
OntarioS4Yes
Northwest TerritoriesS5Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (175)
Alaska (3)
AreaForestAcres
College FiordChugach National Forest1,130,818
ResurrectionChugach National Forest224,615
Roaded DonutChugach National Forest968
Colorado (9)
AreaForestAcres
Bristol HeadRio Grande NF46,087
Comanche Peak Adjacent AreaArapaho & Roosevelt NFs44,158
Dome PeakRoutt NF35,716
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
Long ParkRoutt NF42,100
Pagoda PeakRoutt NF57,676
Pole Mountain / Finger MesaRio Grande NF43,863
San MiguelSan Juan NF64,263
Storm PeakSan Juan NF57,617
Idaho (10)
AreaForestAcres
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
Boulder - White CloudsSalmon-Challis National Forest139,297
Boulder - White CloudsSawtooth National Forest322,653
HoodooNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest153,868
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Peace RockBoise National Forest191,734
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
Michigan (1)
AreaForestAcres
Government IslandHiawatha National Forest225
Montana (51)
AreaForestAcres
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLolo National Forest118,485
BeartoothGallatin National Forest5,285
Benchmark Ra 1126Flathead National Forest6,318
Big BaldyLewis and Clark National Forest43,135
Big Creek #701Kootenai National Forest7,530
Big Horn MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest50,846
Big LogHelena National Forest8,954
Big Snowy Mountains WsaLewis and Clark National Forest88,003
Bluff MountainLewis and Clark National Forest38,060
Bmss Ra 1485Flathead National Forest334,275
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Burnt MountainCuster National Forest10,698
Cabinet Face East #671Kootenai National Forest50,326
Crazy MountainGallatin National Forest82,093
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
HoodooLolo National Forest105,162
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
Italian PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest90,401
Line Creek PlateauCuster National Forest24,825
Lost Water CanyonCuster National Forest9,251
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Marshall PeakLolo National Forest9,069
Marston Face # 172Kootenai National Forest9,098
Meadow Creek - Upper North ForkLolo National Forest6,906
Middle Fork Judith WsaLewis and Clark National Forest81,131
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest52,227
Proposed Line Creek PrnaCuster National Forest389
Red Lodge Creek HellroaringCuster National Forest17,210
ReefGallatin National Forest2,500
Republic MountainGallatin National Forest836
SapphireBitterroot National Forest43,303
SapphiresBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest66,619
Scotchman Peaks (MT)Kootenai National Forest53,909
Selway - Bitterroot (01067)Bitterroot National Forest114,953
Sheep Mountain - StatelineLolo National Forest37,844
Silver KingBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest64,289
Stony MountainBitterroot National Forest44,057
Storm LakeBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest9,324
Ten Lakes #683Kootenai National Forest48,545
Tenderfoot - Deep CreekLewis and Clark National Forest85,614
Thompson Seton RA 1483Flathead National Forest52,235
Upper East ForkBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,905
VigilanteBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest15,893
West PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest248,631
Nevada (7)
AreaForestAcres
Bunker HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,569
Moriah - West SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest14,737
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Ruby - Lamoille CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest32,771
Ruby - Secret Pk.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,749
Ruby - ThompsonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,289
Toiyabe RangeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99,225
New Mexico (22)
AreaForestAcres
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
Black CanyonSanta Fe National Forest1,922
Bull - Of - The - WoodsCarson National Forest488
Canada Bonito RNASanta Fe National Forest487
Columbine - Hondo Wilderness Study AreaCarson National Forest43,739
Comales CanyonCarson National Forest4,389
Cruces BasinCarson National Forest5,244
FallsSanta Fe National Forest2,477
GallinasSanta Fe National Forest13,208
Guaje CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,104
Holy GhostSanta Fe National Forest2,352
Juan de Gabaldon GrantSanta Fe National Forest8,023
Little TesuqueSanta Fe National Forest815
Mt. TaylorCibola National Forest6,355
Oser MesaCarson National Forest2,840
Pacheco CanyonSanta Fe National Forest1,012
PecosCarson National Forest13,436
Pecos WS RiverSanta Fe National Forest5,396
RendijaSanta Fe National Forest2,176
Tesuque CreekSanta Fe National Forest810
Thompson PeakSanta Fe National Forest33,001
Wheeler Peak WildernessCarson National Forest2,677
North Carolina (1)
AreaForestAcres
Dobson KnobPisgah National Forest6,111
Oregon (7)
AreaForestAcres
Boulder ParkWallowa-Whitman National Forest12,141
Greenhorn MountainMalheur National Forest15,936
Greenhorn Mtn.Umatilla National Forest11,191
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Imnaha FaceWallowa-Whitman National Forest29,575
Little SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,238
Twin MountainWallowa-Whitman National Forest58,533
Utah (23)
AreaForestAcres
0401005Ashley National Forest38,930
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
Big Bear CreekManti-Lasal National Forest28,440
Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top / Deer LakeDixie National Forest110,690
Boulger - Black CanyonManti-Lasal National Forest23,286
East MountainManti-Lasal National Forest30,705
HancockDixie National Forest9,809
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
Horse Mountain - Mans PeakManti-Lasal National Forest22,159
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
Muddy Creek - Nelson Mt.Manti-Lasal National Forest59,034
Red Canyon NorthDixie National Forest9,973
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
White MountainFishlake National Forest23,939
White PineWasatch-Cache National Forest1,942
Washington (6)
AreaForestAcres
Abercrombie - HooknoseColville National Forest33,862
Grassy TopIdaho Panhandle National Forests13,485
Grassy TopColville National Forest10,302
Mt. ZionOlympic National Forest3,544
QuilceneOlympic National Forest18,656
Salmo - Priest BColville National Forest11,869
Wyoming (35)
AreaForestAcres
Bear MountainMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest9,440
Bear RocksBighorn National Forest25,023
Beartooth Proposed WildernessShoshone National Forest16,837
Campbell LakeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,088
Canyon CreekShoshone National Forest7,530
Cloud Peak ContiguousBighorn National Forest113,757
Devils CanyonBighorn National Forest37,416
French CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,928
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Hideout CreekBighorn National Forest10,096
Horse Creek MesaBighorn National Forest77,808
Illinois CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest6,711
Leigh CreekBighorn National Forest19,180
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Little GooseBighorn National Forest25,558
Little SnakeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest9,920
Middle ForkMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest13,238
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Piney PassShoshone National Forest3,356
Platte River AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,962
ReefShoshone National Forest16,817
Rock CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest18,874
Savage Run AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest2,368
Sheep MountainMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest17,626
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
South Beartooth HighwayShoshone National Forest105,570
South ForkShoshone National Forest64,903
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
References (4)
  1. Flora of North America Editorial Committee (FNA). 2003b. Flora of North America north of Mexico. Vol. 4, Magnoliophyta: Caryophyllidae, part 1. Oxford University Press, New York. xxiv + 559 pp.
  2. 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.
  3. Kartesz, J.T. 1999. A synonymized checklist and atlas with biological attributes for the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. First edition. In: Kartesz, J.T., and C.A. Meacham. Synthesis of the North American Flora, Version 1.0. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, N.C.
  4. Palmquist, E., T. Ayers, and G. Allan. 2015. Genetic and morphometric assessment of the origin, population structure, and taxonomic status of <i>Anticlea vaginata </i>(Melanthiaceae). Systematic Botany 40(1): 56-68.