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...Plant Guide: Perennial Taxa 10,000 bp to 8,000 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 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 2053.85 white fir Abies Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 55.3846153846154 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 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 882.69 6.15 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
Agave utahensis 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 688.85 Utah agave Agave Agavaceae Liliales Liliopsida Single Stem "Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb" Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Moderate .31 1 12.7 60.96 5 24 Low High -30.56 -23 120 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High No 7 8
Ambrosia dumosa 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 175 6.15 burrobush Ambrosia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida Single Crown "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Short .615 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 intermedia 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 common fiddleneck Amsinckia Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Amsinckia tessellata 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 bristly fiddleneck Amsinckia Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Amsonia eastwoodiana 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 703.85 woolly bluestar





Perennial

























Anemone tuberosa 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 857.69 501.15 tuber anemone Anemone Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Perennial

























Argenome 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 2207.69 6.15 picklypoppy





Annual

























Artemisia ludoviciana 8001 to 10000 34 -110.02 1407.69 501.15 white sagebrush Artemisia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida Colonizing "Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Moderate .615 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
Atriplex confertifolia 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 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 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 red barberry





Perennial

























Boerhavia 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 spiderling Boerhavia Nyctaginaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Boerhavia coulteri 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 713.85 Coulter's spiderling Boerhavia Nyctaginaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
Forb/herb Annual

























Brickellia 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 brickellbush Brickellia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Brickellia atractyloides 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 882.69 703.85 spearleaf brickellbush Brickellia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida
"Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial

























Celtis reticulata 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 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
Cercidium microphyllum 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 yellow paloverde





Perennial

























Cercocarpus intricatus 8001 to 10000 34 -112 2207.69 703.85 littleleaf mountain mahogany Cercocarpus Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Chamaebatiaria millefolium 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 2053.85 fernbush Chamaebatiaria Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem Shrub Perennial Moderate "Spring, Summer, Fall" Moderate 1.85 6 38.1 152.4 15 60 Low High -30.56 -23 120 No Medium Medium
Yes Yes No None High Yes 7 8
Chrysothamnus 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 713.85 rabbitbrush Chrysothamnus Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Cirsium 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 501.15 thistle Cirsium Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida

Annual

























Cowania mexicana 8001 to 10000 34 -112 1767.69 1613.85 Mexican cliffrose





Perennial

























Crossosoma bigelovii 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 688.85 ragged rockflower Crossosoma Crossosomataceae Rosales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Cryptantha 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 175 6.15 cryptantha Cryptantha Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida

Annual

























Echinocactus polycephalus 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 713.85 cottontop cactus Echinocactus Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Echinocereus 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 2327.69 703.85 hedgehog cactus Echinocereus Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Encelia farinosa 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 882.69 501.15 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 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 2207.69 6.15 button brittlebush Encelia Asteraceae Asterales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Ephedra 8001 to 10000 34 -112 1767.69 501.15 jointfir Ephedra Ephedraceae Ephedrales Gnetopsida

Perennial

























Ephedra nevadensis 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 175 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
Euphorbia 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 862.69 501.15 spurge Euphorbia Euphorbiaceae Euphorbiales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Fallugia paradoxa 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 688.85 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
Ferocactus acanthodes 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 867.69 6.15 California barrel cactus





Perennial

























Forsellesia nevadensis 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 spiny greasebush





Perennial

























Fraxinus 8001 to 10000 34 -110.08 2077.69 1923.85 ash Fraxinus Oleaceae Scrophulariales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Fraxinus anomala 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 688.85 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 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 857.69 501.15 bedstraw Galium Rubiaceae Rubiales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Gutierrezia lucida 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 882.69 713.85 threadleaf snakeweed





Perennial

























Hedeoma 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 828.85 false pennyroyal Hedeoma Lamiaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Holodiscus dumosas 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 rockpirea





Perennial

























Juniperus 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 501.15 juniper Juniperus Cupressaceae Pinales Pinopsida

Perennial

























Juniperus communis 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 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 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 578.85 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
Kallstroemia 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 caltrop Kallstroemia Zygophyllaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida

Annual

























Lappula 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 stickseed Lappula Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Larrea divaricata 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 175 6.15 creosote





Perennial

























Larrea tridentata 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 713.85 creosote bush Larrea Zygophyllaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Lepidium 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 2327.69 21.15 pepperweed Lepidium Brassicaceae Capparales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Linum 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 flax Linum Linaceae Linales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Lithospermum 8001 to 10000 34 -110.08 2077.69 1923.85 stoneseed Lithospermum Boraginaceae Lamiales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Mentzelia 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 160 6.15 blazingstar Mentzelia Loasaceae Violales Magnoliopsida

Annual

























Mortonia utahensis 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 703.85 Utah mortonia Mortonia Celastraceae Celastrales Magnoliopsida
Shrub Perennial

























Nolina microcarpa 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 882.69 688.85 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
Olneya tesota 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 160 6.15 desert ironwood Olneya Fabaceae Fabales Magnoliopsida Single Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Slow "Spring, Summer, Fall" Long 10.77 35 12.7 50.8 5 20 Low High -3.33 26 365 Yes Low High
Yes Yes Yes None High No 6.8 8.6
Opuntia 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 1613.85 pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Opuntia basilaris 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 713.85 beavertail pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Opuntia erincea 8001 to 10000 34 -112 1767.69 1253.85 grizzly pricklypear





Perennial

























Opuntia phaeacantha 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 tulip pricklypear Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Opuntia whipplei 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 713.85 Whipple cholla Opuntia Cactaceae Caryophyllales Magnoliopsida
"Shrub, Subshrub" Perennial

























Oryzopsis hymenoides 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 Indian ricegrass





Perennial

























Pachystima myrsinites (Paxistima) 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 Mountain-lover, Oregon boxleaf





Perennial

























Penstemon eatonii 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 842.69 688.85 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 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 175 6.15 phacelia Phacelia Hydrophyllaceae Solanales Magnoliopsida

Annual

























Phoradendron californicum 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 703.85 mesquite mistletoe Phoradendron Viscaceae Santalales Magnoliopsida
"Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial

























Physalis 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 982.69 6.15 groundcherry Physalis Solanaceae Solanales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Picea engelmannii 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 Engelmann spruce Picea Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 36.92 120 63.5 114.3 25 45 Medium Low -37.78 -36 90 No Low Medium
No Yes Yes None High No 6 8
Picea pungens 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 blue spruce Picea Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 23.077 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 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 1613.85 twoneedle pinyon Pinus Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 15.38 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 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 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
Pinus monophylla 8001 to 10000 34 -113.38 960.77 806.93 singleleaf pinyon Pinus Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 15.39 50 27.94 50.8 11 20 Low High -30.56 -23 150 Yes Low Low
Yes Yes No None High Yes 6.2 7.5
Pinus ponderosa 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 1923.85 ponderosa pine Pinus Pinaceae Pinales Pinopsida Single Stem Tree Perennial Moderate Spring and Summer Long 68.62 223 38.1 63.5 15 25 Medium High -37.78 -36 150 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None Low Yes 5 9
Plantago insularis 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 655 21.15 desert Indianwheat





Annual

























Prosopis juliflora 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 160 6.15 mesquite





Perennial

























Prunus fasciculata 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 713.85 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
Pseudotsuga menziesii 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 1923.85 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 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 1253.85 pallid hoptree Ptelea Rutaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub" Perennial

























Quercus 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 655 501.15 oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Quercus chrysolepis 8001 to 10000 34 -113.38 1080.77 926.92 canyon live oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida Single Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Slow "Spring, Summer, Fall" Long 27.69 90 30.48 254 12 100 Medium High -23.89 -11 160 No
Medium
Yes Yes Yes None None Yes 4.5 7.5
Quercus dunnii 8001 to 10000 34 -113.38 1080.77 806.92 Palmer oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub" Perennial

























Quercus gambelii 8001 to 10000 34 -110.08 2077.69 1923.85 Gambel oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida Single Crown "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Slow Spring and Summer Long 12.31 40 25.4 60.96 10 24 Low Low -41.67 -43 120 No High Medium
Yes Yes No None High No 6.5 8
Quercus turbinella 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 Sonoran scrub oak Quercus Fagaceae Fagales Magnoliopsida
"Tree, Shrub" Perennial

























Rhamnus 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 buckthorn Rhamnus Rhamnaceae Rhamnales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Rhamnus betulaefolia 8001 to 10000 34 -112 1767.69 713.85 birchleaf buckthorn





Perennial

























Rhus 8001 to 10000 34 -112 1767.69 1253.85 sumac Rhus Anacardiaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Rhus trilobata 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 703.85 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 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 2053.85 currant Ribes Grossulariaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Robinia neomexicana 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 New Mexico locust Robinia Fabaceae Fabales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Tree, Shrub" Perennial Rapid Spring and Summer Moderate 7.69 25 22.86 88.9 9 35 Medium Medium -30.56 -23 160 No High High
Yes Yes Yes Unknown High No 7 8.5
Rosa cf. arizonica (woodsii) 8001 to 10000 34 -110.02 1407.69 1253.85 Wood's rose





Perennial

























Rubus 8001 to 10000 34 -110.05 2327.69 2173.85 blackberry Rubus Rosaceae Rosales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Salvia carnosa (dorrii) 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 688.85 purple sage





Perennial

























Sambucus 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2207.69 2053.85 elderberry Sambucus Caprifoliaceae Dipsacales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Sphaeralcea 8001 to 10000 34 -113.88 982.69 6.15 globemallow Sphaeralcea Malvaceae Malvales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Symphoricarpos 8001 to 10000 34 -111.63 2327.69 713.85 snowberry Symphoricarpos Caprifoliaceae Dipsacales Magnoliopsida

Perennial

























Thamnosma montana 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 867.69 713.85 turpentinebroom Thamnosma Rutaceae Sapindales Magnoliopsida Multiple Stem "Subshrub, Shrub" Perennial Slow SPF Moderate .62 2 12.7 25.4 5 10 Low High -18.33 -1 193 No Low Low
Yes Yes No None High No 7.5 8
Thysanocarpus 8001 to 10000 34 -110.02 1407.69 1253.85 fringepod Thysanocarpus Brassicaceae Capparales Magnoliopsida

Annual

























Thysanocarpus amplictens 8001 to 10000 34 -110.6 857.69 501.15 sand fringepod





Annual

























Yucca baccata 8001 to 10000 34 -112.07 982.69 688.85 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