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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