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Pityopus californicus  (Eastw.) H. F. Copel.
Pityopus californicus is a perennial herb (mycoparasitic) that is native to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).
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Observation Search
~124 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Pityopus
Family: Ericaceae  
(Monotropaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS
Information about  Pityopus californicus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

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[fs.usda.gov] Odor: In 1950, noted California botanist, J.T. Howell noted that the odor of the mature plants resembled over-ripe Brie cheese and would be attractive to some animals. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/22/2024).