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Critically Imperiled Plant Profile (Not Listed or Proposed under the Endangered Species Act)

Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa. This rare plant grows above 8,600 ft. elevation in the central Sierra Nevada of California. Photo by Mike Taylor.

Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa. Asterophora refers to the star-shaped hairs on the leaves and stems. Photo by Mike Taylor.

Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa. This is a tiny plant, as you can see from the mechanical pencil used for scale. Photo by Mike Taylor.

Species range map. Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa range map.

Draba asterophora var. macrocarpa, Cup Lake draba

Threats

  • NatureServe has not assessed threats yet.

Conservation Status

National Forest and Grassland Occurrence

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