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pumilus

Taxon

Hesperochiron pumilus (Griseb.) Porter

Protologue Rep. (Annual) U.S. Geol. Geogr. Surv. Territ. 1872: 778. 1873IPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 075.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 075.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 076.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 067.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 068.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 065.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 074.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 066.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 066.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 072.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 072.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 064.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 064.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 070.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 070.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 071.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 071.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 063.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 063.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 073.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 073.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 069.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 11439--Idaho. Valley Co. Payette Lake. Sylvan Beach. 7 June 2009. 069.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 027.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 025.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 025.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 028.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 024.jpg

Hesperochiron pumilus--ID. Boise Co. Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill, Hwy 55. 27 Apr 03. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (183).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (183).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (195).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (195).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (225).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (225).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (178).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (178).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (186).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (186).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (176).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (176).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (174).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (174).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (198).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (198).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (201).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (201).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (194).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (194).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (182).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (182).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (175).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (175).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (189).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (189).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (191).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (191).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (200).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (200).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (199).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (199).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (206).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (206).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (185).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (185).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (230).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (230).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (192).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (192).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (181).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (181).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (180).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (180).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (187).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (187).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (188).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (188).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (177).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (177).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (224).JPG

Hesperochiron pumilus, C. Davidson 13568--ID. Blaine Co. Rock Creek Preserve. TNC. 14 May 2017. DSC00477 (224).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

April 27, 2003

Location

United States, Idaho, Boise (Lowman)

44.083139, -115.754194

Location Remarks

Ca. 4.2 km N of Banks-Lowman Rd (Hwy 17) on Scott Mtn Lookout Rd. (FSR 555BC). Elev. 1170 m.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C. 11439

June 7, 2009

Location

United States, Idaho, Valley (Cascade)

44.158, -116.118361

Location Remarks

Highway 55 c. 10 km north of the bridge at Banks. Mixed conifer forest along the N. Fork Payette River.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

C. Davidson 13568

May 14, 2017

Location

United States, Idaho, Blaine (Bellevue)

43.34475, -114.382972

Location Remarks

Rock Creek Ranch, a Nature Conservancy reserve. Main access road ca. 1 km north of Hwy 20. 1494 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Intermountain steppe with Purshia, Artemisia, Eriogonum spp., Balsamorhiza spp. Seasonal runoff channel still with a trickle of flowing water.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Boraginales

Family

Hydrophyllaceae

Genus

Hesperochiron

Specific Epithet

pumilus

Authorship

(Griseb.) Porter

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 8.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

1.0

Global rank

#41,631 of 335,497

Top 13%

Extinction probability

12%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →