Critically Imperiled Plant Profile (Not Listed or Proposed under the Endangered Species Act)
Physaria pulvinata. Photo by Colorado Natural Heritage Program.
Physaria pulvinata habitat. Photo by Colorado Natural Heritage Program.
Physaria pulvinata habitat. Photo by Colorado Natural Heritage Program.
Physaria pulvinata (no common name)
This species is endemic to Colorado, confined to a shale outcrop that is widely used for road gravel.
Threats
- Overgrazing
- Intense recreational use
- Mining of shale substrate for road construction
- Off-road vehicle use