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...Plant Guide: Perennial Taxa 12,000 bp to 10,000 bp... ...

Taxon C14 Age Latitude Longitude Max elevation Min elevation Common name Genus Family Order Class Growth form Growth habit Duration Growth rate Active growth period Life span Mature height (meters) Mature height (ft) Min precipitation (cm) Max precipitation (cm) Min precipitation (in) Max precipitation (in) Moisture use Drought tolerance Min temperature (C) Min temperature (F) Min Frostfree days Palatable human Palatable graze Palatable browse Cultivar name Coarse soil adapted Med soils adapted Fine soils adapted Nitrogen fixation CaCo3 tolerance Cold stratification pH min pH max
Abies concolor 10001 to 12000 34 -112 1757.69 1603.85 white fir Abies Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 55.35 180 50.8 190.5 20 75 Medium Medium -38.89 -38 80 No
Low
Yes Yes No None Low Yes 5.5 7.8
Acacia greggii 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 877.69 501.15 catclaw acacia Acacia Fabaceae Fabales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 13.85 45 10.16 27.94 4 11 Low High -25 -13 250 Yes
Medium
Yes Yes No None High No 7 8.5
Acer glabrum 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 Rocky Mountain maple Acer Aceraceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Moderate 9.23 30 30.48 63.5 12 25 Low Medium -41.67 -43 180 No Low High
Yes Yes No None Medium Yes 5.8 7.5
Agave utahensis 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1767.69 578.85 Utah agave Agave Agavaceae Liliales Liliopsida Single Stem "Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb" Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Moderate .30769 1 12.7 60.96 5 24 Low High -30.56 -23 120 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High No 7 8
Allionia incarnata 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 802.69 648.85 trailing windmills Allionia Nyctaginaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Perennial

























Aloysia wrightii 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1407.69 1253.85 Wright's beebrush Aloysia Verbenaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Ambrosia confertiflora 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 872.69 718.85 weakleaf burr ragweed Ambrosia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Perennial

























Ambrosia dumosa 10001 to 12000 34 -113.88 160 6.15 burrobush Ambrosia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida Single Crown "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Short .62 2 10.16 27.94 4 11 Low High -23.89 -11 250 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High No 7 8.5
Amsinckia tessellata 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 bristly fiddleneck Amsinckia Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Amsonia eastwoodiana 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 892.69 578.85

































Anemone tuberosa 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 877.69 501.15 tuber anemone Anemone Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Perennial

























Argenome 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 877.69 618.85

































Artemisia ludoviciana 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 2077.69 501.15 white sagebrush Artemisia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida Colonizing "Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Moderate .62 2 25.4 101.6 10 40 Medium Medium -38.89 -38 100 No Low Medium Summit Yes Yes Yes None High Yes 6 7.5
Astragalus nuttallianus 10001 to 12000 32 -113.88 772.69 6.15 smallflowered milkvetch Astragalus Fabaceae Fabales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb "Annual, Perennial"

























Atriplex confertifolia 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 798.85 shadscale saltbush Atriplex Chenopodiaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Moderate .92 3 10.16 30.48 4 12 Medium High -38.89 -38 165 No High High
Yes Yes Yes None High No 7.5 9
Berberis haematocarpa 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15

































Boerhavia 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 spiderling Boerhavia Nyctaginaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida




























Brachythecium 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Brickellia 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 952.69 501.15 brickellbush Brickellia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida




























Brickellia atractyloides 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 772.69 6.15 spearleaf brickellbush Brickellia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida
"Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial

























Castilleja 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1353.85 1353.85 Indian paintbrush Castilleja Scrophulariaceae Scrophulariales Magnoliopsida




























Caucalis microcarpa 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 772.69 618.85

































Celtis reticulata 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 netleaf hackberry Celtis Ulmaceae Urticales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Long 9.23 30 20.32 101.6 8 40 Low High -25 -13 200 Yes Low Low
Yes Yes No None High Yes 7 8
Cercis occidentalis 10001 to 12000 34 -112 1767.69 1613.85

































Cercocarpus intricatus 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 738.85 littleleaf mountain mahogany Cercocarpus Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Chrysothamnus 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 718.85 rabbitbrush Chrysothamnus Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida




























Cirsium 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1507.69 501.16 thistle Cirsium Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida




























Clematis ligusticifolia 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 western white clematis Clematis Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Vine, Subshrub" Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Long .31 1 30.48 50.8 12 20 Medium Medium -30.56 -23 120 No Low Low Trailar Yes Yes No None Low Yes 5.6 8.4
Coleogyne ramosissima 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 892.69 578.85 blackbrush Coleogyne Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem Shrub Perennial Slow Summer Long 1.85 6 15.24 40.64 6 16 Low High -27.78 -18 140 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None Low Yes 5.9 8
Cornus stolonifera 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Crossosoma bigelovii 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 618.85 ragged rockflower Crossosoma Crossosomataceae Rosales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Cryptantha 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1407.69 1253.85 cryptantha Cryptantha Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida




























Cryptantha pterocarya 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 wingnut cryptantha Cryptantha Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Cryptantha virginensis 10001 to 12000 34 -112.067 952.69 718.85 Virgin River cryptantha Cryptantha Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb "Biennial, Perennial"

























Dicranum 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Draba 10001 to 12000 34 -113.95 732.69 578.85 draba Draba Brassicaceae Capparales Magnoliopsida




























Echinocactus polycephalus 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 877.69 578.85 cottontop cactus Echinocactus Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Echinocereus 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 1407.69 613.85 hedgehog cactus Echinocereus Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida




























Encelia farinosa 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 872.69 615 goldenhills Encelia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida Single Stem "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Rapid FWSP Short 1.54 5 12.7 25.4 5 10 Low High -2.78 27 365 No Low Low
Yes Yes Yes None High No 7 8.5
Encelia frutescens 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1507.69 6.15 button brittlebush Encelia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Ephedra 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 1507.69 578.85 jointfir Ephedra Ephedraceae Ephedrales Gnetopsida




























Ephedra nevadensis 10001 to 12000 32 -113.88 768.85 6.15 Nevada jointfir Ephedra Ephedraceae Ephedrales Gnetopsida Multiple Stem "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Short .92 3 17.78 38.1 7 15 Low None -25 -13 150 Yes Low High
Yes Yes No Unknown High No 7 8.5
Erigeron 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 798.85 fleabane Erigeron Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida




























Euphorbia 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 6.15 spurge Euphorbia Euphorbiaceae Euphorbiales Magnoliopsida




























Fallugia paradoxa 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 842.69 688.85 Apache plume Fallugia Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem Shrub Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Moderate 1.85 6 10.16 50.8 4 20 Low High -30.56 -23 160 No Medium High
Yes Yes No None High No 7 8
Fendlera rupicola 10001 to 12000 34 -111.63 1257.69 1103.85 cliff fendlerbush Fendlera Hydrangeaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem Shrub Perennial Moderate Summer Moderate 1.85 6 25.4 88.9 10 35 Low High -25 -13 70 No Low Medium
Yes No No None High No 7 8.5
Ferocactus acanthodes 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 802.69 6.15

































Forsellesia nevadensis 10001 to 12000 32 -112 1757.69 1603.85

































Fraxinus anomala 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 1767.69 578.85 singleleaf ash Fraxinus Oleaceae Scrophulariales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Moderate 6.15 20 20.32 50.8 8 20 Medium Medium -30.56 -23 135 No


Yes Yes No None Medium Yes 6.5 9
Galium 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1407.69 501.15 bedstraw Galium Rubiaceae Rubiales Magnoliopsida




























Gutierrezia lucida 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 578.85

































Holocantha emoryi 10001 to 12000 34 -113.88 160 6.15

































Hypnum cupressiforme 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Juniperus 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 501.15 juniper Juniperus Cupressaceae Pinales Pinopsida




























Juniperus communis 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 common juniper Juniperus Cupressaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 3.08 10 50.8 152.4 20 60 Low High -41.67 -43 90 No Low Low
Yes Yes Yes None High Yes 5.5 8
Juniperus osteosperma 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1767.69 624.92 Utah juniper Juniperus Cupressaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 8 26 30.48 50.8 12 20 Low High -33.33 -28 140 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High No 6.5 8.2
Juniperus scopulorum 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 Rocky Mountain juniper Juniperus Cupressaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 15.39 50 30.48 66.04 12 26 Low High -38.89 -38 160 No Low Low Bridger-Select Yes Yes No None High Yes 5 8
Lappula 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1407.69 1253.85 stickseed Lappula Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida




























Larrea divaricata 10001 to 12000 34 -113.883333333333 160 6.15

































Larrea tridentata 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 798.85 creosote bush Larrea Zygophyllaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Lepidium 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 1407.69 6.15 pepperweed Lepidium Brassicaceae Capparales Magnoliopsida




























Lycium 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 772.69 618.85 desert-thorn Lycium Solanaceae Solanales Magnoliopsida




























Mentzelia 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 892.69 618.85 blazingstar Mentzelia Loasaceae Violales Magnoliopsida




























Mortonia utahensis 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 892.69 643.85 Utah mortonia Mortonia Celastraceae Celastrales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Nolina microcarpa 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 892.69 643.85 sacahuista Nolina Liliaceae Liliales Liliopsida Single Crown "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Long 1.23 4 17.78 35.56 7 14 Low High -10 14 280 Yes
Low
Yes No No None High No 6.5 9.5
Oenothera cavernae 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 772.69 618.85 cavedwelling evening-primrose Oenothera Onagraceae Myrtales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Opuntia 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1767.69 1103.85 pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida




























Opuntia basilaris 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 578.85 beavertail pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Opuntia erinacea 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1767.69 578.85 grizzlybear pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Opuntia macrorhiza 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 798.85 twistspine pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Opuntia whipplei 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 613.85 Whipple cholla Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Oryzopsis hymenoides 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 798.85

































Ostrya knowltonii 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 798.85 Knowlton's hophornbeam Ostrya Betulaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub" Perennial

























Penstemon 10001 to 12000 34 -112 1767.69 798.85 beardtongue Penstemon Scrophulariaceae Scrophulariales Magnoliopsida




























Penstemon eatonii 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 877.69 643.85 Eaton's penstemon Penstemon Scrophulariaceae Scrophulariales Magnoliopsida Single Crown Forb/herb Perennial
Spring and Summer Long .77 2.5 20.32 40.64 8 16 Low High -27.78 -18 165 No

ID Select Yes Yes No None Medium Yes 6.5 8.2
Phacelia 10001 to 12000 34 -113.88 160 6.15 phacelia Phacelia Hydrophyllaceae Solanales Magnoliopsida




























Phacelia crenulata 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 872.69 618.85 cleftleaf wildheliotrope Phacelia Hydrophyllaceae Solanales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Phoradendron californicum 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 877.69 718.85 mesquite mistletoe Phoradendron Viscaceae Santalales Magnoliopsida
"Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial

























Physalis 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 6.15 groundcherry Physalis Solanaceae Solanales Magnoliopsida




























Picea pungens 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 blue spruce Picea Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 23.08 75 50.8 114.3 20 45 Medium Medium -38.89 -38 120 No Low Low Glauca Yes Yes No None High No 5.5 7.8
Pinus edulis 10001 to 12000 34 -112 1767.69 1613.85 twoneedle pinyon Pinus Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 15.35 50 22.86 45.72 9 18 Low High -30.56 -23 200 No Low Low
Yes No No None Low Yes 5.5 8.5
Pinus flexilis 10001 to 12000 34 -112 2077.69 1603.85 limber pine Pinus Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Summer Long 20.31 66 50.8 177.8 20 70 Low High -41.67 -43 90 Yes
Low
No Yes No None Medium Yes 5.7 6.5
Plantago insularis 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15

































Prunus fasciculata 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 1407.69 618.85 desert almond Prunus Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem Shrub Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Moderate 1.85 6 20.32 25.4 8 10 Low High -11.11 12 200 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High Yes 7 8.5
Pseudocymopterus 10001 to 12000 34 -111.63 1257.69 1103.85 false springparsley Pseudocymopterus Apiaceae Apiales Magnoliopsida




























Pseudotsuga menziesii 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 2077.69 1353.85 Douglas-fir Pseudotsuga Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Long 61.54 200 45.72 254 18 100 Medium Low -36.11 -33 130 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None Low Yes 5 7.5
Ptelea trifoliata ssp. pallida 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1507.69 1103.85 pallid hoptree Ptelea Rutaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub" Perennial

























Quercus 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida




























Quercus turbinella 10001 to 12000 34 -112.42 768.85 615 Sonoran scrub oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub" Perennial

























Rhamnus betulaefolia 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1507.69 723.85

































Rhus 10001 to 12000 34 -110.03 1507.69 1253.85 sumac Rhus Anacardiaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida




























Rhus trilobata 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 2077.69 618.85 skunkbush sumac Rhus Anacardiaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem Shrub Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Moderate 1.23 4 27.94 45.72 11 18 Low Medium -43.89 -47 140 No Low Medium Big Horn Yes Yes No None Low Yes 6.5 8
Ribes 10001 to 12000 34 -112 1757.69 1603.85 currant Ribes Grossulariaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida




























Rosa cf. arizonica 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Rosa stellata 10001 to 12000 34 -112 1767.69 1603.85 desert rose Rosa Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 grayleaf red raspberry Rubus Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Salvia carnosa 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 842.69 578.85

































Sambucus microbotrys 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Sphaeralcea 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 1407.69 6.15 globemallow Sphaeralcea Malvaceae Malvales Magnoliopsida




























Symphoricarpos 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 578.85 snowberry Symphoricarpos Caprifoliaceae Dipsacales Magnoliopsida




























Thalictrum 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85 meadow-rue Thalictrum Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Magnoliopsida




























Thuidium abietinum 10001 to 12000 34 -108.58 2077.69 1923.85

































Thysanocarpus amplictens 10001 to 12000 34 -110.6 772.69 6.15

































Vitis arizonica 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 618.85 canyon grape Vitis Vitaceae Rhamnales Magnoliopsida
Vine Perennial

























Yucca baccata 10001 to 12000 34 -112.07 952.69 615 banana yucca Yucca Agavaceae Liliales Liliopsida Multiple Stem "Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb" Perennial Moderate "Spring, Summer, Fall" Short 1.23 4 17.78 88.9 7 35 Low High -19.44 -3 115 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High No 7 8.5