Peirson's Pincushion (Chaenactis carphoclinia var. peirsonii)

Global Rank: T2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Asteraceae
State: CA
Nature Serve ID: 137303
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection: 03/13/2020

Description:

Where is Peirson's Pincushion (Chaenactis carphoclinia var. peirsonii) located in the wild?

States & Provinces:

Peirson's Pincushion can historically be found in California

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California Botanic Garden

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Assigned 03/13/20

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Peirson's Pincushion (Chaenactis carphoclinia var. peirsonii) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Chaenactis carphoclinia var. peirsonii
Authority	James D. Morefield
Family	Asteraceae
CPC Number	46361
ITIS	527248
USDA	CHCAP2
Duration	Annual
Common Names	Peirson's pincushion
Associated Scientific Names	Chaenactis carphoclinia var. peirsonii \| Chaenactis carphoclinia A. Gray var. peirsonii
Distribution

State Rank

State	State Rank
California	S2

Ecological Relationships

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