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Habitat of Arctomecon humilis Coville, a federally listed plant species (under the Endangered Species Act) in the greatly disturbed White Dome area.April 26, 1986, Washington County, Utah
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Arctomecon humilis Coville, a federally listed plant speciesMay 4, 1985, Washington County, Utah, probably at White Dome. Note the thick biological soil crusts growing on gypsiferous soils. Healthy/undisturbed soil crusts are essential for the long term survival of the poppy.
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Habitat of Arctomecon humilis Coville, a federally listed plant species (under the Endangered Species Act), view to the southwest towards Arizona. The Dwarf bearclaw poppy however does not occur in Arizona (although it comes very close to the state line).April 26, 1986, Atkinville area, Washington County, UtahCommon names include: Dwarf (or Low) bearclaw (or bear) poppyEvery visible white clump represents a plant belonging to this species growing on gypsiferous soil; habitat no longer looks like this here nor really anywhere in its remaning range. The Atkinville historic village area in general has been largely graded over and developed by Sun River Development Company. This area which roughly parallels I-15 near the UT-AZ border has since been significantly impacted by road development, residential/commercial development and mechanized recreational and other impacts. I have several times returned to this area to try to take a comparison shot and the landscape has changed so much that I have not been able to do so. Suffice it to say, the Bearclaw poppy is no longer doing as well here as it did for thousands of years.
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Flowers of Arctomecon humilis Coville, a federally listed plant species. May 4, 1985, Washington County, Utah, probably at White Dome
