Boggs Lake Hedge Hyssop – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Photo Credit: Oregon Department of Agriculture

Overview

Species Common Name Boggs Lake Hedge Hyssop
Species Scientific Name Gratiola heterosepala
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern
State Listing Status Threatened

Ecoregions

Northern Basin and Range

The Northern Basin and Range ecoregion covers the very large southeastern portion of the state, from Burns south to the Nevada border and from the Christmas Valley east to Idaho. It is largely a high elevation desert-like area dominated by sagebrush communities and habitats.

Special needs

Boggs Lake hedge hyssop is found in semi-aquatic habitat. This species typically occurs in mud or damp soils at lake edges, generally around 5360 feet altitude. Occupied wetlands are often surrounded by sagebrush flats.

Limiting factors

Disturbance by grazing is among potential threats to this species.

Data gaps

Evaluate the impacts of cattle grazing. Develop propagation and reintroduction protocols.

Conservation actions

The only known Oregon population occurs on Bureau of Land Management lands. Monitor the existing population. Survey for suitable habitat for establishment of new populations.

Key reference or plan

Oregon Department of Agriculture Plant Conservation