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Taxon

Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.

Protologue Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 6: 254. 1879 [Jul-Dec 1879]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
All5var. glabrescens1var. microphyllus1
Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (441).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (441).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (437).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (437).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (439).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (439).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (430).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (430).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (442).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (442).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (440).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (440).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (449).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (449).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (434).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (434).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (443).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (443).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (433).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (433).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (444).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (444).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (431).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (431).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (429).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (429).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (435).JPG

Holodiscus microphyllus, Davidson 14194--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (435).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (9).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (9).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (13).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (13).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (165).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (165).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (160).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (160).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (14).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (14).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (167).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (167).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (162).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (162).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (169).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (169).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (158).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (158).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (16).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (16).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (161).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (161).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (157).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (157).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (10).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (159).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (159).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (164).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (164).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (15).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (15).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (163).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (163).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (166).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (166).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (17).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (17).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (11).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012  3158 (12).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 21 Aug 2012 3158 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (168).JPG

Holodiscus dumosus, Davidson, C 12105--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 21 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (168).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (137).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (137).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (144).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (144).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (133).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (133).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (131).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (131).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (142).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (142).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (134).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (134).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (140).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (140).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (143).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (143).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (135).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (135).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (136).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (136).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (138).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (138).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (132).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (132).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (139).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (139).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (141).jpg

Holodiscus discolor, C. Davidson 11817--OR. Hood River Co. Old Dalles Rd., 2 mi E of E. Side Dr. 10 Sep 10. 001 (141).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming; introduced into Great Britain (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 5 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Holodiscus discolor

var. glabrescens

var. microphyllus

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

Occurrences

Davidson, C 12105

August 21, 2012

Identified as

Holodiscus discolor var. glabrescens

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

Notes

Mixed conifer forest, mostly Douglas fir. Sandy, gravelly soil. Shrub 1 m.

Davidson 14194

July 22, 2021

Identified as

Holodiscus discolor var. microphyllus

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. Shrub 1.5-2 m.

Davidson, C 11289

August 26, 2008

Location

United States, Idaho, Idaho (McCall)

45.244, -115.588639

Location Remarks

1.9 km N of Warren Summit on FSR 340, at Mayflower Creek Bridge. Elev. 1904 m.

Collectors

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

Davidson C. 11817

September 10, 2010

Location

United States, Oregon, Hood River (Hood River)

45.676583, -121.462833

Location Remarks

East of Hood River: Old Dalles Road , 2 miles E of East Side Drive

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Davidson C. 11109

July 20, 2007

Location

United States, Idaho, Adams (New Meadows)

45.189778, -116.304556

Location Remarks

Hwy 55 along the Little Salmon River. Ca. 19 km S of Pollock. Coarse basalt gravel on roadside turnout above the river. 976 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Holodiscus

Specific Epithet

discolor

Authorship

(Pursh) Maxim.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 8.0

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

0.5

Global rank

#88,871 of 335,497

Top 27%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →