Dwarf Meadowfoam – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Photo Credit: Oregon Department of Agriculture

Overview

Species Common Name Dwarf Meadowfoam
Species Scientific Name Limnanthes floccosa ssp. pumila
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern
State Listing Status Threatened

Ecoregions

Klamath Mountains

The Klamath Mountains ecoregion covers much of southwestern Oregon, including the Umpqua Mountains, Siskiyou Mountains, and interior valleys and foothills between these and the Cascade Range. The Rogue watershed has the largest population of any coastal watershed in Oregon (Jackson County, Josephine County, and a portion of Curry County). Several popular and scenic rivers run …

Special needs

Dwarf meadowfoam typically grows along the edges of deep vernal pools. This species is associated with ancient basalt lava flows on Upper and Lower Table Rocks in Jackson County, above 1950 feet.

Limiting factors

Habitat loss and degradation, including impacts of trail construction and maintenance, threaten this species.

Data gaps

Develop seed germination, cultivation, and transplanting/introduction protocols. Conduct pollination studies.

Conservation actions

Minimize impacts from trail construction and maintenance. Continue population monitoring. Note: this plant occurs only on federal land.

Key reference or plan

Oregon Department of Agriculture Plant Conservation