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Smallflower lupine
Lupinus argenteus var. parviflorus
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G5T3T5
State (S-rank): S2
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Species range
Estimate from download of data from Utah Rare Plant Database on December 8th 2023.
Geocat 7 observations: Extent of Occurrence: 36,318.245 km2.
Historic observations over 40 years old were not used.
Aspen, lodgepole pine, and spruce-fir communities at 2270 to 2730 m in Box Elder, Cache, Morgan, and Rich cos. (Welsh et al. 2015). Observations in URPD from Sevier and San Juan Counties (2023).
Threats or limiting factors
Threats to this species are not well documented. Threats compiled using observations and notes from Utah Rare Plant Database and Utah Geospatial Resource Center GIS Data downloaded in 2023. Severity of impacts are not well known so ranges are provided where appropriate.
Threats are mainly from impacts associated with grazing, recreational activities and drought. All observations of are in active grazing allotments. Although Lupinus species are toxic, plants may be subjected to trampling. Three occurrences are on or close to multi use trails, which could cause environmental disturbances to habitat and plants. Several occurrences may be impacted by road maintenance along those trails. Drought may also be impacting this species throughout it's range.
