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occidentalis

Taxon

Osmorhiza occidentalis (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) Torr.

Protologue Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound., Bot. [Emory] 71. 1859BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 028b.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 028b.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 027b.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 027b.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 034.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 028.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--ID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 024.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--ID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 034b.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 034b.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 033b.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 033b.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 035.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 035.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 030b.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 030b.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 033.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 025.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 025.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 026.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 030.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 036.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 027.jpg

Osmorhiza occidentalis, CDavidson11261--IID. Valley Co. Trail to Box Lake. 8 Jul 08. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (4).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (4).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (36).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (36).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (32).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (5).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (5).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (1).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (1).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (33).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (34).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (34).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (18).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (30).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (21).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (31).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (10).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (28).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (20).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (7).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (7).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (9).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (9).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (23).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (6).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (6).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (8).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (8).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (12).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (26).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (37).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (37).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (27).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (17).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (35).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (35).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (11).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (2).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (2).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012  2414 (3).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--USA, Idaho, Bear Lake, Fish Haven 12 July 2012 2414 (3).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (29).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (25).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (19).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (24).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (22).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson, C 11948--ID. Bear Lake Co. Fish Haven Canyon. 12 Jul 2012. DSC03249 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson 14197--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (481).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson 14197--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (481).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson 14197--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (479).JPG

Osmorhiza occidentalis, Davidson 14197--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (479).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 7 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

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

Occurrences

C. Davidson 13585

May 25, 2017

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

Christopher Davidson

Notes

Ponderosa Pine/Douglas Fir forest on steep, rock W slope above (E of) Big Pine Cr., with Prunus, Ceanothus, Balsamorhiza.

C. Davidson 13640

June 16, 2017

Location

United States, Idaho, Fremont (Island Park)

44.289333, -111.459389

Location Remarks

Intersection of Hwy 20 and Pinehaven Rd. ca. 16 km S of bridge in Island Park and 26 km N of Main St. in Ashton. Elev. 1868 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Riparian zone, Salix thicket with grassy clearings.

Davidson 14197

July 22, 2021

Location

United States, Oregon, Harney (Princeton)

42.666944, -118.711194

Location Remarks

South Steens Mountain Loop, c. 6 km east of bridge at Donner and Blitzen River. 1806 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Charlotte M. Taylor, Roy E. Gereau, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Rocky hillside east of the road; within sagebrush steppe. Stems to 1 m.

Davidson, C 11948

July 12, 2012

Location

United States, Idaho, Bear Lake (Montpelier)

42.431667, -111.562722

Location Remarks

Sherman Peak Area. Follow North Canyon Rd. (Forest Road 401) ) from Hwy 36 near E entrance to Emmigration Canyon. At intersection of Bartlett Lake and North Canyon Rd. (1.9 mi. from Hwy 36), go W on N Canyon Rd. past Mill Hollow Rd. At 4.7 mi. from Hwy 36 turn N at Meadow Creek (FR 425). Stop along Meadow Creek, ca. 0.8 mi. N of North Canyon Rd.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Patches of Douglas fir on N slope, and maple-riparian along the creek.

Davidson C. 12193

June 18, 2013

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

Christopher Davidson

Notes

Montane; seasonally moist roadside in Abies forest.

Davidson, C 11901

August 13, 2011

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, Sharon R. Christoph, Roy E. Gereau, Charlotte M. Taylor

Davidson C. 11261

July 8, 2008

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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Apiaceae

Genus

Osmorhiza

Specific Epithet

occidentalis

Authorship

(Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) Torr.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.0

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

0.2

Global rank

#194,404 of 335,497

Top 58%

Extinction probability

11%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →