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Eriophyllum latilobum  Rydb.
San mateo woolly sunflower
Eriophyllum latilobum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.1 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
State of California status: Endangered. Federal status: Endangered.
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Observation Search
~25 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Eriophyllum
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Ultramafic affinity: 5.5 - strict endemic

Communities: Foothill Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Information about  Eriophyllum latilobum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ERLA8)

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[Wikipedia] Limited Range, Endangered Species: Eriophyllum latilobum, the San Mateo woolly sunflower,[1] is a perennial herb of sharply limited range, endemic and occurring only in the state of California, United States. This flowering plant of the family Asteraceae has been listed as an endangered species by the U.S. federal government as well as the state of California.[2] (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: 11/21/2024).