Stoloniferous pussytoes (Antennaria flagellaris) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

COSEWIC Assessment Summary

Assessment Summary – May 2004

Common name : Stoloniferous pussytoes

Scientific name : Antennaria flagellaris

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : A short-lived perennial plant present at only three geographically restricted localities occupying very small areas of specialized habitat of ephemerally moist seepage sites on private lands. It is at greatest risk from ATV use that currently is evident in close proximity to the populations. It may also be impacted by changes in ground water hydrology and surface impacts from increased development activities in the area such as the proposed production of coalbed methane.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in May 2004. Assessment based on a new status report.

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