familyPolygonaceae
subfamilyPolygonaceae subfam. Eriogonoideae
genusDedeckera
speciesDedeckera eurekensis
Dedeckera eurekensis
Brittonia 28: 246, fig. 1. 1976.
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 5. Treatment on page 431.
Revision as of 21:10, 24 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
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Plants 0.2–0.7(–1) × 0.5–2 m. Leaves: petiole 2–5 mm; blade 0.1–1.5 × (0.4–)0.5–0.8(–1.3) cm. Inflorescences 1–4(–6) cm; bracts (2–)5–12(–17) mm. Peduncles (0.1–)2–6(–7) mm. Involucral bracts 1–2 × 0.4–0.6 mm. Flowers: perianth 1.8–4 mm; filaments 1–2 mm; anthers 0.2–0.3 mm. Achenes 2–3(–3.5) mm. 2n = 40.
Phenology: Flowering Jun–Oct.
Habitat: Gravelly limestone talus slopes, saltbush communities
Elevation: 1200-2200 m
Discussion
Of conservation concern.
Dedeckera eurekensis is known from small, disjunct populations along the western slope of the White Mountains from southern Mono County southward into the Last Chance Mountains of Inyo County.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.