Mohr's Barbara's buttons (Marshallia mohrii)
Taxonomy:
Listing Status:
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
Marshallia mohrii is an erect perennial herb, 3 to 7 decimeters (1 to 2.3 feet) tall. The leaves are alternate, 8 to 20 cm (3.2 to 7.8 in.) long, firm-textured, three-nerved, and lanceolate-ovate in shape. Leaves are often clustered near the base and gradually reduce in size upwards. Inflorescences typically consist of several flowering heads in a branched arrangement. The heads are approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.) wide and consist of disk flowers (tubular in shape) that are pale pink or white in color. The fruit is an achene.
- States/US Territories in which the Mohr's Barbara's buttons, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Alabama , Georgia
- US Counties in which the Mohr's Barbara's buttons, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-07 | Southeast Region (Region 4) | Wherever found |
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-07 00:00:00.0 | 53 FR 34698 34701 | Thr. Status for Marshallia mohri; 53 FR 34698-34701 |
| 2010-04-09 00:00:00.0 | 75 FR 18233 18234 | 5-Year Status Reviews of 10 Southeastern Species; Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information |
| 1987-11-19 00:00:00.0 | 52 FR 44583 44586 | Proposed Thr. Status for Marshallia mohrii; 52 FR 44583-44586 |
» Recovery
| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-11-26 | Mohr's Barbara's Button | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-09 | 75 FR 18233 18234 | 5-Year Status Reviews of 10 Southeastern Species; Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information |
|
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016-07-21 | Mohr?s Barbara?s Buttons (Marshallia mohrii) 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Mohr's Barbara's buttons.
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Mohr's Barbara's buttons.
» Petitions
» Life History
Reproductive Strategy
Flowering occurs from mid-May through June.
Other
Marshallia mohrii closely resembles M. grandiflora and M. obovata, but can be distinguished by inflorescences that typically consist of multiple flower heads, whereas those of M. grandiflora and M. obovata tend to consist of solitary heads.
» Other Resources
NatureServe Explorer Species Reports -- NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communtities of the U.S and Canada. NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network.
ITIS Reports -- ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.
FWS Digital Media Library -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library is a searchable collection of selected images, historical artifacts, audio clips, publications, and video.
