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umbellatum

Taxon

Eriogonum umbellatum Torr.

Protologue Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 2: 241. 1827BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
All9var. dichrocephalum1var. ellipticum3
Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (15).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (15).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (79).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (79).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (88).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (88).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (18).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (18).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (14).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (14).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (85).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (85).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (6).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (6).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (80).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (80).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (89).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (89).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (87).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (87).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (10).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (77).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (77).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (11).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (76).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (76).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (78).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (78).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (13).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (13).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (2).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (2).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (86).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (86).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (12).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (1).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (1).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (83).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (83).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (16).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (16).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (84).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (84).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (17).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (17).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (75).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (75).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (3).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (3).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (7).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (7).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (4).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (4).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (8).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (8).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (5).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (5).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (82).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (82).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (81).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. croceum, Davidson, C 12097--ID. Owyhee Co. Silver City. 20 Aug 2012. DSC04305 (81).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012  3036 (9).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum, Davidson, C 12097--USA, Owyhee County, Idaho, 20 Aug 2012 3036 (9).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (128).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (128).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (118).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (118).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (129).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (129).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (125).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (125).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (120).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (120).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (115).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (115).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (111).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (111).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (112).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (112).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (127).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (127).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (126).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (126).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (122).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (122).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (130).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (130).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (117).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (117).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (116).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (116).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (119).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (119).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (110).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (110).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (121).JPG

Eriogonum umbellatum, Ertter, B 21634--ID. Idaho Co. Lava Ridge Trail. 21 Aug 2013. DSC07258 (121).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 9 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Eriogonum umbellatum

var. dichrocephalum

var. ellipticum

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

Occurrences

C. Davidson 13853

July 30, 2018

Identified as

Eriogonum umbellatum var. dichrocephalum

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

Dry roadside, S slope in fir/lodgepole forest-grassland mosaic.

Davidson, C 12097

August 20, 2012

Identified as

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum

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 on roadside bank.

Ertter, B 21634

August 21, 2013

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

Barbara Ertter, Christopher Davidson

Notes

Basalt outcrop on north side of small ridge. Basalt talus.

C. Davidson 13724

July 21, 2017

Identified as

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum

Location

United States, Idaho, Boise (Lowman)

44.083139, -115.754194

Location Remarks

Ca. 4.2 km N of Banks-Lowman Rd (Hwy 17) on Scott Mtn Lookout Rd. (FSR 555BC). Elev. 1170 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Gavin Cottrell, Colin Cotrell

Notes

Dry roadbank, W slope above Karney Creek in ponderosa-doug fir forest.

Davidson C., Christoph S.R. s.n.

September 4, 2004

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

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Davidson, C 12184

June 15, 2013

Location

United States, Idaho, Boise (Lowman)

44.083139, -115.754194

Location Remarks

Ca. 4.2 km N of Banks-Lowman Rd (Hwy 17) on Scott Mtn Lookout Rd. (FSR 555BC). Elev. 1170 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Grazed grassy slope with Artemisia/Purshia.

Davidson 14211

July 22, 2021

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

Davidson C. 11080

June 17, 2007

Identified as

Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum

Location

United States, Idaho, Boise (Lowman)

44.083139, -115.754194

Location Remarks

Ca. 4.2 km N of Banks-Lowman Rd (Hwy 17) on Scott Mtn Lookout Rd. (FSR 555BC). Elev. 1170 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Davidson, C 12197

July 13, 2013

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

Artemisia flat in lodgepole pine forest.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Polygonaceae

Genus

Eriogonum

Specific Epithet

umbellatum

Authorship

Torr.

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

#267,472 of 335,497

Top 80%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →