Cronquist Daisy
Erigeron cronquistii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G2
State (S-rank): S2
Utah Wildlife Action Plan status
- SGCN
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General information
Erigeron cronquistii is known only from Cache County, Utah where it is found in crevices of limestone and dolomite cliffs in the Bear River Range from Logan Canyon northward. This small, bold daisy can be seen showing off its spectacular brilliance growing upon porous rock faces in the Naomi wilderness of northern Utah. The bluish green leaves of this plant stand out against the grey colored rocks making it noticeable also by the foliage alone.
Description
Erigeron cronquistii is known only from Cache County, Utah where it is found in crevices of limestone and dolomite cliffs in the Bear River Range from Logan Canyon northward. This small, bold daisy can be seen showing off its spectacular brilliance growing upon porous rock faces in the Naomi wilderness of northern Utah. The bluish green leaves of this plant stand out against the grey colored rocks making it noticeable also by the foliage alone.
Phenology
Flowers from May to late July or early August
Diagnostic characteristics
This is a fairly unique looking Erigeron within its narrow range, but can be distinguished from its congener E. tener by its more obtuse to rounded spatulate leaves, and its white to pink ray flowers.
Species range
Endemic to Cache Valley, Utah. Specifically in the Bear River Range, North of Logan Canyon.
Threats or limiting factors
The main threats are from habitat degradation due to recreation, grazing, drought, and trail maintenance.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies