Lara Kobelt

Feb 14, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Lydia Bailey |Brad Sion |Dominic Gentilcore |Lara Kobelt

Arctomecon californica (Las Vegas bearpoppy, Papaveraceae) is a rare perennial forb endemic to southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. This species is found primarily on gypsum and limestone soils in the southeastern Mojave Desert and is threatened by urban sprawl from Las Vegas, pollinator loss, resource extraction, energy development, and off-highway vehicle recreation. While A.