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Dendromecon rigida

Benth.

Tree Poppy

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G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Least concernIUCN
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.148124
Element CodePDPAP08010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
IUCNLeast concern
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderPapaverales
FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusDendromecon
Other Common Names
Bush Poppy (EN) tree poppy (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 Date1989-05-01
Change Date1989-05-01
Range Extent Comments
Found in coast ranges from Sonoma co. to Baja California, w. base of Sierra Nevada, Shasta co. to Tulare co., California. (Munz, 1959)
Ecology & Habitat

Diagnostic Characteristics

Dendromecon rigida can be characterized by leaves mostly lanceolate, 3-8 times as long as wide, acuminate at apex, microscopically denticulate on margins; peduncles usually definitely surpassing the leaves; body of seed 2-2.5 mm long. (Munz, 1959)

Habitat

Rather common on dry slopes and in stony washes, below 6000 ft. elevation (Munz, 1959).

Reproduction

Flowers April-June (-Aug.); exceedingly variable (Munz, 1959).
Terrestrial Habitats
Shrubland/chaparral
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
DurationPERENNIAL, Long-lived, EVERGREEN
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (69)
California (69)
AreaForestAcres
Arroyo SecoAngeles National Forest4,703
BackboneShasta-Trinity National Forest11,466
Bear MountainLos Padres National Forest913
Black ButteLos Padres National Forest5,116
Black MountainLos Padres National Forest16,818
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
CajonSan Bernardino National Forest7,548
CamuesaLos Padres National Forest8,209
Chalk PeakLos Padres National Forest7,472
Circle MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,375
City CreekSan Bernardino National Forest9,997
ColdwaterCleveland National Forest8,402
Crystal CreekSan Bernardino National Forest6,783
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
CuyamaLos Padres National Forest19,631
De La GuerraLos Padres National Forest5,418
Deep CreekSan Bernardino National Forest23,869
Dennison PeakSequoia National Forest6,293
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devils RockShasta-Trinity National Forest16,209
DiableLos Padres National Forest19,597
Dog CreekShasta-Trinity National Forest5,001
Dry LakesLos Padres National Forest17,043
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Fish CanyonAngeles National Forest29,886
Fox MountainLos Padres National Forest52,072
Garcia MountainLos Padres National Forest7,850
Granite PeakSan Bernardino National Forest450
Horse Creek RidgeSan Bernardino National Forest8,969
JuncalLos Padres National Forest12,289
Kings RiverSierra National Forest52,999
La BreaLos Padres National Forest14,031
La PanzaLos Padres National Forest4,954
LaddCleveland National Forest5,300
Little PineLos Padres National Forest1,315
Lpoor CanyonLos Padres National Forest13,762
Machesna MountainLos Padres National Forest12,271
Magic MountainAngeles National Forest15,542
Malduce BuckhornLos Padres National Forest14,177
ManzanaLos Padres National Forest2,101
MatilijaLos Padres National Forest5,218
Mill PeakSan Bernardino National Forest7,884
MonoLos Padres National Forest28,141
MosesSequoia National Forest22,077
NordhoffLos Padres National Forest12,031
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
Oat Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,223
Pine CreekCleveland National Forest503
Pyramid Peak BSan Bernardino National Forest7,194
Raywood Flat BSan Bernardino National Forest11,373
Red MountainAngeles National Forest8,034
Rouse HillSan Bernardino National Forest13,745
Salt CreekAngeles National Forest11,022
San DimasAngeles National Forest7,160
San SevaineSan Bernardino National Forest6,866
Santa CruzLos Padres National Forest21,182
Sespe - FrazierAngeles National Forest4,254
Sespe - FrazierLos Padres National Forest106,910
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
Strawberry PeakAngeles National Forest7,245
TequepisLos Padres National Forest9,080
TrabucoCleveland National Forest23,341
Trumbull PeakStanislaus National Forest6,164
TuleAngeles National Forest9,861
White LedgeLos Padres National Forest18,632
References (5)
  1. Abrams, L. 1944. Illustrated flora of the Pacific states: Washington, Oregon, and California. Vol. 2. Polygonaceae to Krameriaceae. Stanford Univ. Press, Stanford, California. 635 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. Munz, P.A., with D.D. Keck. 1959. A California flora. Univ. California Press, Berkeley. 1681 pp.
  4. USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, PLANTS Database [USDA PLANTS]. http://plants.usda.gov/. Accessed 2015.
  5. Wiggins, I.L. 1980. Flora of Baja California. Stanford Univ. Press, Stanford, California. 1025 pp.