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Cymopterus nivalis

S. Wats.

Snow Wavewing

G5Secure Found in 13 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.153426
Element CodePDAPI0U0S0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusCymopterus
Other Common Names
snowline springparsley (EN) Snowline Spring-parsley (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.
Taxonomic Comments
Including C. bipinnatus (Kartesz checklist, 1994). Distinct species. It is distinguished from others in the area by the compact, condensed flowering umbel, white flowers and small size. Includes Cymopterus humboldtensis and C. bipinnatus.
Conservation Status
Review Date1994-03-05
Change Date1994-03-05
Edition Date1994-03-05
Edition AuthorsRoth, E., rev. NVHP, rev. L. Morse
Range Extent20,000-2,500,000 square km (about 8000-1,000,000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences81 to >300
Rank Reasons
Widespread ID and MT, with scattered populations WY, OR, and NV.
Range Extent Comments
ID, MT, WY, OR, NV.
Occurrences Comments
Abundant in Montana (Montana HP, Feb. 1994).
Threat Impact Comments
One site in an inaccessible mountain top area, but with some exploratory mining holes in the vicinity.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Dry, rocky sites in subalpine and alpine zones; possibly on limestone. Elevation: 2745-3520 meters.
Terrestrial Habitats
Alpine
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN5
ProvinceRankNative
NevadaS3Yes
MontanaS5Yes
WyomingS3Yes
OregonS2Yes
IdahoSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (13)
Idaho (2)
AreaForestAcres
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
Montana (4)
AreaForestAcres
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Italian PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest90,401
Mckenzie CanyonBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest33,350
Snowcrest MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,649
Nevada (7)
AreaForestAcres
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Humboldt - SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,152
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Ruby - Lamoille CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest32,771
Ruby - MarshHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,164
Ruby - SegundaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,532
Snake - Pole CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest766
References (2)
  1. 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.
  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.