Definitions

Scientific Name : The scientific name of the element (Ackerfield 2022).
Common Name : The primary common name used for the element in Colorado.
Author : Author of the scientific name for the element.
NatureServe Explorer : Link to the species global profile on NatureServe Explorer
Current Research Activities : Link to the rare plant researchers page to learn about specific research needs and on-going research activities (login required).
1997 profile : Rare plant profile from 1997 (if available).

Taxonomy:

Family : Appropriate taxonomic family for the element.
Taxonomic Comments : Information regarding the circumscription of the element.

Global Rank: Global Imperilment Rank. The global element rank that best characterizes the relative rarity or endangerment of the element worldwide ranging from 1 (most imperiled) to 5 (most secure). Full rank definitions
State Rank: State Imperilment Rank. The state element rank that best characterizes the relative rarity or endangerment of the element statewide ranging from 1 (most imperiled) to 5 (most secure). Full rank definitions
State Rank Reason: Reasons that the Colorado state rank for the element was assigned, including key ranking variables and other considerations used.
U.S. Endangered Species Act: The current status of the taxon under the U.S. Endangered Species Act: Endangered, Threatened, Candidate
Colorado Threatened and Endangered List: The current status of the taxon under the Colorado Threatened and Endangered List as assigned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Other Statuses: Any other status assigned to the element including sensitive status by the U.S. Forest Service and/or the Bureau of Land Management or species of greatest conservation concern status in Colorado from the Colorado Statewide Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).

General Description: General description of the taxon.
Look Alikes: Scientific names for all species that are likely to be confused with the taxon during field survey. Look-alikes may be related taxa, or they may be unrelated taxa that superficially resemble the taxon. Species are limited to those species which occupy a similar habitat and range in Colorado as the rare species.
Phenology: Summary of the seasonal variations of the element in Colorado including variations in structure at different seasons, such as budding, flowering, and fruiting.

Habitat Comments: Summary of the habitats and microhabitats commonly used in Colorado, including any daily, seasonal, and geographic variation in habitat use.
Elevation Range: The elevation range of the element in Colorado based on mapped locations overlaid with a 10 meter digital elevation model.

Colorado Endemic: Indicates whether the species is endemic, or limited in geographic extent, to Colorado.
Range: Description of the current total range of the element within Colorado.
Distribution in Colorado by land status: A summary of the percent of mapped locations by land manager based on the Colorado Ownership, Management and Protection Map (COMaP).

Comments on the overall threats that may affect the element in Colorado.

All references used to develop the content in the Colorado species profile.

Date of the current version of this species profile.