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Mertensia longiflora Greene

Protologue Pittonia 3(18): 261. 1898 [25 Feb 1898]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (27).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (39).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (39).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (37).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (37).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (47).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (47).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (48).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (48).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (40).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (40).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (35).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (35).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (44).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (44).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (46).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (46).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (34).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (34).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (32).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (43).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (43).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (38).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (38).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (30).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (45).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (45).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (29).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (31).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (33).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (28).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (26).JPG

Mertensia, Davidson, C 12174--ID. Valley Co. Upper Payette Lake Campground trail. 9 Jun 2013. DSC06293 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 220.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 220.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 285.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 285.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 272.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 272.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 276.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 276.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 278.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 278.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 275.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 275.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 273.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 273.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 269.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 269.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 222.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 222.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 266.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 266.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 274.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 274.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 281.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 281.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 271.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 271.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 279.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 279.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 267.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 267.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 219.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 219.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 283.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 283.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 284.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 284.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 221.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 221.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 265.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11333--Idaho. Elmore Co. Black's Cr. Rd. 1 May 2009 265.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 215.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 215.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 218.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 218.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 217.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 217.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 214.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 214.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 213.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 213.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 212.jpg

Mertensia longiflora, C. Davidson 11424--Idaho. Adams Co. Smokey Boulder Rd. 6 June 2009. 212.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Global range is not yet available in Plants of the World Online. Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Occurrences

Davidson, C 12174

June 9, 2013

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

Notes

Early spring perennial, c. 10 cm.

Davidson, C 11424

June 6, 2009

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, Barbara Ertter

Davidson C. 11333

May 1, 2009

Location

United States, Idaho, Elmore (Boise)

43.547472, -115.785944

Location Remarks

Black's Creek Road, 15.7 mi SW of Prairie

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Boraginales

Family

Boraginaceae

Genus

Mertensia

Specific Epithet

longiflora

Authorship

Greene

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIF

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 3.3

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

0.4

Global rank

#117,599 of 335,497

Top 36%

Extinction probability

13%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →