Muhlenberg's centaury (Centaurium muehlenbergii COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

COSEWIC Assessment Summary

Assessment Summary – April 2008

Common name : Muhlenberg’s centaury

Scientific name : Centaurium muehlenbergii

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : This small annual plant occurs in only three small areas of mainly wet habitat in southwestern British Columbia. Its total Canadian population consists of fewer than 1000 plants. These are highly disjunct from the main range of the species that extends from Oregon to California and Nevada. The species is at continued risk from such factors as the spread of invasive plants and human activities including trampling in areas used for recreational activities.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in April 2008. Assessment based on a new status report.

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