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sphaerocephalum

Taxon

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum Douglas ex Benth.

Protologue Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17(3): 407. 1836 [1837 publ. 21 Jun-9 Jul 1836]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
All3var. halimioides1
Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 014.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 014.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 004.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 029.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 037.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 032.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 013.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 013.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 028.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 003.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 031.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 007.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 030.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 009.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 009.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 035.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 035.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 033.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 012.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 012.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 038.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 038.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 006.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 008.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 008.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 024.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 036.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 001.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 001.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 016.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 016.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 002.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 015.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 015.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 025.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 025.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 005.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 011.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 011.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 034.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 010.jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, CDavidson10949--ID. Valley Co. Ponderosa St. Park. 8 Jul 06. 010.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (9).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (18).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (16).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (10).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (17).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (19).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (12).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (5).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (14).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (15).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (7).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (4).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (20).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (11).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (3).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (13).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (2).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (6).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (8).JPG

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides, C. Davidson 13602--CA. Modoc Co. Hwy 299 4.5 km E of Hwy 395. 7 Jun 2017. DSC01339 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, C. Davidson 11841--Idaho. Owyhee Co. 30 June 2011. 074 (33).jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, C. Davidson 11841--Idaho. Owyhee Co. 30 June 2011. 074 (33).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, C. Davidson 11841--Idaho. Owyhee Co. 30 June 2011. 074 (32).jpg

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, C. Davidson 11841--Idaho. Owyhee Co. 30 June 2011. 074 (32).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

var. halimioides

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

Occurrences

C. Davidson 13602

June 7, 2017

Identified as

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. halimioides

Location

United States, California, Modoc (Alturas)

41.560389, -120.291556

Location Remarks

Warner Mts. On Hwy 299 to Cedarville. Ca. 6.8 km east of junction with Hwy 395 north (N of Alturas). Elev. 1819 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Artemisia steppe/juniper woodland.

Davidson C. 10949

July 8, 2006

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

Davidson, C 11841

June 30, 2011

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, Donald H. Mansfield, Ihsan Al-Shebaz, Barbara Ertter

Notes

Subshrub 2-3 dm; tightly branched.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Polygonaceae

Genus

Eriogonum

Specific Epithet

sphaerocephalum

Authorship

Douglas ex Benth.

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

#270,322 of 335,497

Top 81%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →