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Distribution by County   13679    
Malacothamnus lucianus  (Kearney) K.Morse
Santa Lucia bushmallow
Malacothamnus lucianus is a shrub that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Malacothamnus palmeri var. lucianus
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
Record Count by County

Monterey: 51

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/13/2025).