Home/Species/ Nevada Goosefoot

Chenopodium nevadense

Standl.

Nevada Goosefoot

G3Vulnerable (G3G4) Found in 1 roadless area NatureServe Explorer →

G3VulnerableGlobal Rank

Identity

Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.161372

Element CodePDCHE09120

Record TypeSPECIES

ClassificationSpecies

Classification StatusStandard

Name CategoryVascular Plant

KingdomPlantae

PhylumAnthophyta

ClassDicotyledoneae

OrderCaryophyllales

FamilyAmaranthaceae

GenusChenopodium

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 Date1991-06-14

Change Date1991-10-28

Edition Date1991-06-14

Edition AuthorsBroaddus, Lynn

Range Extent250-20,000 square km (about 100-8000 square miles)

Rank Reasons

This species was previously ranked G1G2, but no explanation could be found. According to floras, is not uncommon in Nevada, and occurs through a limited area of Oregon. Need quantitative data from states.

Range Extent Comments

Western half of Nevada, two California collections listed in that state's flora, and s. half of Harney Co., Oregon.

Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Dry plains, alkaline or sandy soil.

Other Nations (1)

United StatesNNR

Province	Rank	Native
Oregon	SNR	Yes
Nevada	S3	Yes
California	SNR	Yes

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)No

Roadless Areas (1)

Nevada (1)

Area	Forest	Acres
Boundary Peak (NV)	Inyo National Forest	21,851

References (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.