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ovalifolium

Taxon

Eriogonum ovalifolium Nutt.

Protologue J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 50 (t. 8, fig. 1). 1834BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
All5var. depressum2var. nivale2
Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (241).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (241).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (208).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (208).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (231).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (231).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (239).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (239).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (238).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (238).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (242).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (242).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (230).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (230).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (236).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (236).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (234).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (234).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (240).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (240).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (235).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (235).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (237).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (237).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (233).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (233).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (243).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (243).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (205).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (205).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (232).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (232).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (204).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (204).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (206).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (206).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (203).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (203).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (207).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (207).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (209).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson, C 12594--ID. Idaho Co. Seven Devils Camp Ground. 15 Jul 2014. DSC00113 (209).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (41).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (41).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (51).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (51).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (37).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (37).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (46).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (46).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (40).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (40).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (47).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (47).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (50).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (50).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (44).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (44).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (39).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (39).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (45).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (45).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (48).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (48).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (49).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (49).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (38).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (38).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (42).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (42).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013.  (43).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum, Davidson, C 12210--ID. Custer Co. 6.8 mi N and W of Challis on Twin Peaks Rd. 14 Jul 2013. (43).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (620).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (620).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (627).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (627).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (614).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (614).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (615).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (615).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (623).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (623).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (631).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (631).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (622).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (622).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (633).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (633).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (616).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (616).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (632).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (632).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (630).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (630).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (653).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (653).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (634).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (634).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (621).JPG

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale, Davidson 14210--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (621).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 5 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Eriogonum ovalifolium

var. depressum

var. nivale

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

Occurrences

Davidson C. 11765

July 27, 2010

Identified as

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum

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

C. Davidson 13657

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 14210

July 22, 2021

Identified as

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale

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

Stems prostrate, radiating from centrel caudex; flowers white to pink.

Davidson, C 12210

July 14, 2013

Identified as

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. depressum

Location

United States, Idaho, Custer (Stanley)

44.149139, -114.916833

Location Remarks

Redfish Lake

Collectors

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

Notes

Level, seasonally moist places at the foot of a coarse basalt scree slope.

Davidson, C 12594

July 15, 2014

Identified as

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale

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

Notes

Coarse gravel below the outcrop.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Polygonaceae

Genus

Eriogonum

Specific Epithet

ovalifolium

Authorship

Nutt.

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

#275,228 of 335,497

Top 83%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →