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Scientific Name
Nitrophila occidentalis
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Nitrophila occidentalis (Moq.) S. Watson
Park
Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Niterwort
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
KingdomPlantae
SubkingdomViridiplantae
Infrakingdom Streptophyta
Superdivision Embryophyta
DivisionTracheophyta
SubdivisionSpermatophytina
ClassMagnoliopsida
SuperorderCaryophyllanae
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusNitrophila
SpeciesNitrophila occidentalis
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
This collection from the Springs/Seeps inventory, was a new record for the state of Colorado. Per Tim Hogan, curator of the CU (Boulder) Herbarium - this is a Great Basin native - westernmost Utah and Nevada - it seems likely that it is a waif that found its way to Colorado.; Data Source: Verified ANCS+ voucher
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
May be introduced per Hogan et al. 2009, Bibkey # 662298; Data Source: post certification
Abundance
Rare
Abundance Notes
Changed from Unknown per post certification, to Rare per Hogan et al. 2009, Bibkey # 662298; Data Source: Hogan et al. 2009, Bibkey # 662298
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
2
Vouchers
1
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
Elizabeth Nance
Created Date
5/24/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
D. Svendson, NCPN I & M
Last Modified Date
5/11/2010 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: ANCS+ voucher
Other Parks
Death Valley National Park (DEVA)
Mojave National Preserve (MOJA)
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (ORPI)
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