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Deep Creek Stickseed
Hackelia ibapensis
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G1G2
State (S-rank): S2
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Phenology
Flowering in June.
Diagnostic characteristics
Hackelia ibapensis is distinguished by its sky blue, mainly solitary flowers on terminal cymes. The narrowly lanceolate cauline leaves and height of up to 15 cm are other good identifying features to look for.
Species range
Deep Creek stick seed is endemic to Utah and can be found in Juab and Tooele counties.
Threats or limiting factors
There are some UNHP observations of some invasive plants like cheat grass that could be competing with resources (URPD 2020). Mining, although mostly a past threat, at a few active claims remain in the Deep Creek Range on granitic substrates. Climate change is a threat (Alexander 2016).
