Difference between revisions of "Oryctes nevadensis"
Botany (Fortieth Parallel), 274, plate 28, figs. 5–10. 1871.
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 24 November 2024
Stems leafy, 15–20 cm. Leaf blades linear to ovate, 1–3 cm, base narrowing to petiole, margins entire or lobed, undulate, surfaces glandular-pubescent. Flowers: calyx 2–4 mm; corolla 5–8 mm; stamens slightly exserted. Berries 6–7 mm diam. Seeds brown, 2 mm.
Phenology: Flowering May–Jun.
Habitat: Sand, stabilized dunes, washes, valley flats.
Elevation: 1200–1800 m.
Discussion
Oryctes nevadensis is relatively rare and known from approximately 50 populations. The species is restricted to Inyo County in California, and Churchill, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Mineral, Pershing, and Washoe counties in Nevada.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.