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ciliata

Taxon

Mertensia ciliata (James ex Torr.) G.Don

Protologue Gen. Hist. iv. 372.BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Mertensia ciliata--AZ. Arboretum at Flagstaff. 5 Jun 03. 101.jpg

Mertensia ciliata--AZ. Arboretum at Flagstaff. 5 Jun 03. 101.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata--AZ. Arboretum at Flagstaff. 5 Jun 03. 098.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata--AZ. Arboretum at Flagstaff. 5 Jun 03. 099.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata--AZ. Arboretum at Flagstaff. 5 Jun 03. 100.jpg

Mertensia ciliata--AZ. Arboretum at Flagstaff. 5 Jun 03. 100.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (12).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (6).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (3).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (9).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (7).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (15).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (11).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (5).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (10).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (19).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (17).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (1).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (8).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (16).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (14).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (2).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (18).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (4).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (13).JPG

Mertensia ciliata, C. Davidson 13875--ID. Fremont Co. Sawtelle Pk. Stop 7. 30 Jul 2018. DSC08259 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 072.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 072.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 081.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 081.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 079.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 079.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 074.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 074.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 080.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 080.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 069.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 069.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 073.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 073.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 078.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 078.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 075.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 075.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 084.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 084.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 083.jpg

Mertensia ciliata, CDavidson11132--Idaho Co. Hell's Can. Nat. Rec. Area. Heaven's Gate. 20 Jul 07. 083.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, 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

C. Davidson 13875

July 30, 2018

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

Full sun, dirt slope above the road. Forest of small firs interspersed with bald areas.

No collection number

June 5, 2003

Location

United States, Arizona, Coconino (Arboretum at Flagstaff)

Location Remarks

West of Flagstaff on Route 66, then 3.8 miles south on Woody Mountain Road

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C. 11132

July 20, 2007

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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Boraginales

Family

Boraginaceae

Genus

Mertensia

Specific Epithet

ciliata

Authorship

(James ex Torr.) G.Don

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 1.9

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

0.2

Global rank

#204,915 of 335,497

Top 62%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →