Report on a Survey for Stephanomeria fluminea in Grand Teton National Park
Markow S. 2001. Report on a Survey for Stephanomeria fluminea in Grand Teton National Park. Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. Laramie, WY
Stephanomeria fluminea is a newly-described plant species endemic to northwest Wyoming. It is found in stream beds and on terraces of large creeks and rivers flowing from the Gros Ventre and Absaroka ranges. A survey was conducted to determine the abundance and distribution of this species within Grand Teton National Park. Seven drainages were examined and plants were discovered in six of these, all of which flow westerly into the Snake River. No plants were found in the creek flowing from the Teton Range. A total of 12,173 individuals were observed, representing a rough count of the number of plants occuring in the Park. However, no surveys have been conducted outside of Park boundaries so the full extent and abundance of species remains unknown. Likewise, both short-term and long-term trends have not been established. Monitoring studies and more extensive surveys are needed to better understand the abundance and long-term viability of the species. (Abstract as submitted by Markow).
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Markow, Stuart
- Date of Issue
- 2001-10
- Publisher
- Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
- Units
- GRTE , GRYN
- Keywords
- Abundance (Biodiversity), Asteraceae (Sunflowers), Biological Survey, Distribution (Biodiversity), flume wirelettuce, Observations, Plant Studies, Presence (Biodiversity), Rare Species, Stephanomeria fluminea, Vegetation Survey