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spinosa

Taxon

Grayia spinosa (Hook.) Moq.

Protologue Prodr. 13(2): 119. 1849 [5 May 1849]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 386.jpg

OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 386.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 392.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 390.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 388.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 394.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 385.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 387.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 393.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 389.jpg

OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 389.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 391.jpg

OR. Malheur Co. Leslie Gulch. 1 Jun 08. 391.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (52).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (52).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (61).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (61).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (70).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (70).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (53).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (53).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (71).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (71).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (64).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (64).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (68).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (68).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (63).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (63).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (58).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (58).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (65).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (65).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (55).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (55).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (59).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (59).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (69).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (69).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (57).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (57).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (56).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (56).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (51).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (51).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (67).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (67).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (62).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (62).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (60).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (60).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (66).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (66).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (54).jpg

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 11745--Idaho.Owyhee Co. Mud Flat Rd. 22 April 2010 107 (54).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (217).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (217).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (4).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (2).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (5).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (14).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (7).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (8).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (10).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (11).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (12).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (13).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (3).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (9).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (6).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (218).JPG

Grayia spinosa, C. Davidson 13655--ID. Hwy 22 W of Dubois. 17 Jun 2017. DSC02303 (218).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016  7274 (7).JPG

Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016 7274 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016  7274 (3).JPG

Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016 7274 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016  7274 (9).JPG

Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016 7274 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016  7326 (4).JPG

Grayia spinosa, Davidson, C 13106--Waucoba Rd., 17 Apr 2016 7326 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

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

Occurrences

Davidson, C 13106

April 17, 2016

Location

United States, California, Inyo (Big Pine)

37.172528, -118.2165

Location Remarks

North Death Valley Rd. ca. 5 km E of junction of Hwy 168 and Waucoba-Eureka Rd. Elev. 1242 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Charlotte M. Taylor

Notes

Sandy wash near roadside. Creosote bush scrub.

C. Davidson 13655

June 17, 2017

Location

United States, Idaho, Butte (Howe)

43.961722, -112.750611

Location Remarks

On Hwy 22 W of Dubois and 3.5 km W of Hwy 28 junction. Elev. 1557 m. (Close to Butte/Clark Co. line.)

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Roadside strip in open farm country of gently rolling hills.

Davidson C. 11745

April 22, 2010

Location

United States, Idaho, Owyhee (Hammett)

42.904333, -115.692611

Location Remarks

Bruneau Canyon Scenic Overlook, 25 km south of Bruneau (ssmall town) on Hot Springs Rd., then 5 km west on unnamed road (Scenic overlook sign) to the canyon rim. 2240 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Brummitt R.K. 21889

June 1, 2008

Location

United States, Oregon, Malheur (Harper)

43.776083, -117.754528

Location Remarks

Hwy 20, ca. 37 km east of Frances St. in Juntura, in Simmons Gulch. Elev. 852 m.

Collectors

R. K. Brummitt

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Grayia

Specific Epithet

spinosa

Authorship

(Hook.) Moq.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.9

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

0.1

Global rank

#269,023 of 335,497

Top 81%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →