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CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris angusta Nees ex Trin. Nees ex Trin.
247555Bartholomew, Bruce   59611991-07-06
United States, California, Modoc County, Ash Creek Bird Santuary, 0.2 km N of Lassen County line on Modoc County Road 87A., 41.1881 -121.0368, 1260 - 1260m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris angusta Nees ex Trin. Nees ex Trin.
247554Bartholomew, Bruce; Anderson, Barrett   54701990-07-20
United States, California, Modoc County, 5 km N of Buck Creek Ranger Station, W W side of Warner Mts., 41.9012 -120.2754, 1900 - 1900m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris canariensis L. L.
360173Breedlove, Dennis E.   245581972-04-15
Mexico, Chiapas, San Cristobal de las Casas Municipio, San Cristobal Las Casas., 2200m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
110672Kawahara, Saichi   6201969-04-26
United States, California, Madera County, Northeast corner of intersection of Avenue 21 1/2 and Road 28 1/2., 98m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
154987Rubtzoff, Peter; Harrison, Nancy   91751978-05-20
United States, California, Sonoma County, Todd Road, 1.4 mi. from Hwy. 116 and 0.6 mi. from Llano Road (off N side of road, in Todd Road Wildflower Preserve).
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris lemmonii Vasey Vasey
210061Rubtzoff, Peter   67841972-06-23
United States, California, Sonoma County, Atascadero Creek Marsh.
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris angusta Nees ex Trin. Nees ex Trin.
156325Rubtzoff, Peter   67851972-06-23
United States, California, Sonoma County, Atascadero Creek Marsh., 38.444503 -122.878288
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
154988Rubtzoff, Peter   74061974-05-11
United States, California, Sonoma County, Laguna de Santa Rosa E of Sebastopol (south of Hwy. 23 crossing).
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
227629Rubtzoff, Peter   54251964-07-22
United States, California, Mendocino County, Navarro River bottom, ca. 2 miles northwest of Philo, in Hendy Woods State Park.
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris arundinacea L. L.
174035Crampton, Beecher   100381986-08-17
United States, California, El Dorado County, Stateline
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
174236Green, John   s.n.2005-05-04
United States, California, Riverside County, Perris-Aguanga Region: SE corner Markham St. and Day St, Mead Valley area, 2-3 mi SW of March Air Reserve Base Elev. given as 1750ft., 33.8508333333 -117.2775, 534m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris paradoxa L. L.
174320Sanders, A. C.   265902003-05-09
United States, California, Riverside County, San Jacinto Valley: west of Hemet, west edge of Warren Road just north of Hwy 74 (Florida Ave.) Elev. given as 1500ft., 34.745 -117.0333333333, 457m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris arundinacea L. L.
177171Sanders, A. C.   342912007-07-06
United States, California, Madera County, Sierra Nevada Mtns.: Bass Lake, near Cedar Bluff Campground on the central west side of lake Elev. given as 3400ft., 37.3083333333 -119.5477777778, 1037m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
177355DeGroot, Sarah J.; DeGroot, Lee   23392003-04-06
United States, California, San Bernardino County, Whipple Mountains: Along Parker Dam road S of Bullfrog day use area, across river from Roadrunner resort Elev. given as 360ft., 34.2330555556 -114.1908333333, 110m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris lemmonii Vasey Vasey
242651Crampton, Beecher   10481953-03-31
United States, California, Yolo County, Madison
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250591Johnston, I.   s.n.1917-04-11
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Negro Slough
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250592Blakley, E. R.   52051962-06-09
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Canyon west of road, 2 1/2 miles north of China Point. San Clemente Island, 213m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250593Wolf, Carl B.   35811932-05-12
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Catalina Island. Hillside, E. of the Isthmus, 30m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250594Blakley, E. R.   56801963-05-04
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, West of Landing Area, Santa Barbara Island, 61m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250595Grant, Geo. B.   62121904-05-14
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Playa del Rey
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250596A., L. R.   14600000-00-00
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Inglewood
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250597Street; Williams   28361919-05-10
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Bassett
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250598Wolf, Carl B.   36331932-05-14
United States, California, Los Angeles County, Santa Catalina Island. Avalon. Above the Ampitheatre, 61m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250599Greata, L. A.   s.n.0000-00-00
United States, California, Los Angeles County, The Palms
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250600Howell, John Thomas   218561946-05-16
United States, California, Marin County, Angel Island, se. side
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250601Howell, John Thomas   148051939-06-25
United States, California, Marin County, South side of Mt. Tamalpais above Cascade Canyon
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250602Howell, John Thomas   194251944-05-07
United States, California, Marin County, Greenbrae
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250603Howell, John Thomas   195111944-05-28
United States, California, Marin County, Between Manzanita and Almonte
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250604Howell, John Thomas   399851963-08-06
United States, California, Monterey County, Along Central Ave. between King City and Greenfield
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250605Howell, John Thomas   302081955-05-20
United States, California, Monterey County, Soledad
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250606Howitt, Beatrice F.   3091955-05-06
United States, California, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Mountains. By side of old dirt road leading up from Bixby Creek bridge on Big Sur Highway
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250607Woodcock, Fidella G.   s.n.0000-00-00
United States, California, Monterey County, Pacific Grove
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250608Howell, John Thomas   399731963-08-05
United States, California, Monterey County, King City
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250609Howell, John Thomas   394521963-06-21
United States, California, Monterey County, King City, 101m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250610Howell, John Thomas   396321963-06-23
United States, California, Monterey County, On Peachtree Road along San Lorenzo Creek southeast of Lonoak
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250611Howell, John Thomas   393281963-05-18
United States, California, Monterey County, 2.5 miles south of Aromas, 61m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250612Randall, Alice D.   3191910-04-19
United States, California, Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250613Jameson, Jr., E. W.   s.n.1942-06-28
United States, California, Monterey County, Frances Simes Hastings Natural History Reservation, upper Carmel Valley about 2 miles northeast of Jamesburg
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250614Wolf, Carl B.   36361932-05-18
United States, California, Orange County, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, near East porch of administration bldg., 198m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250615Wolf, Carl B.   38541932-07-07
United States, California, Orange County, Bryant Ranch, Bixby Ave, 3/10 mi. E. of Los Alamitos Blvd, about 250 ft. E. of S.W. corner of N.W. 40 of N.E. of Sect. 31 T4S R11W, 49m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250616Wolf, Carl B.   36361932-05-18
United States, California, Orange County, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, near East porch of administration bldg., 198m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250617Silveus, W. A.   26841938-04-20
United States, California, Riverside County, Along road near Indio
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250618Howell, John Thomas   351521960-03-24
United States, California, Riverside County, La Quinta
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250619Larson, K.   22801977-05-12
United States, California, Riverside County, Wiley Wells Rd. ca. 20 mi. W. of Blythe, 500m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250620De Groot, Sarah J.; Lubinsky, Leland   49422005-04-27
United States, California, San Bernardino County, Whipple Mountains: Along US Hwy 95, wash just N of BLM road to East Mojave Heritage Trail, W of Pyramid Butte Elev. given as 1294 ft, 34.3213888889 -114.6519444444, 395m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250621Parish, S. B.; Parish, W. F.   8610000-00-00
United States, California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino Valley
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250622Billings, F. H.   s.n.0000-00-00
United States, California, San Bernardino County, Redlands
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250623Parish, S. B.   47591901-05-08
United States, California, San Bernardino County, Vicinity of San Bernardino, 305m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250624Grant, Geo. B.   54971903-05-16
United States, California, San Bernardino County, Redlands
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250625Parish, S. B.   17591901-05-08
United States, California, San Bernardino County, Vicinity of San Bernardino, 305m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250627Chandler, Harley P.   51181904-04-24
United States, California, San Diego County, Nestor
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250628Orcutt, C. R.   5231882-05-09
United States, California, San Diego County, San Diego
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250629Wiggins, Ira L.   30181928-06-12
United States, California, San Diego County, Near San Onofre
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250630Wiggins, Ira L.   32531928-06-16
United States, California, San Diego County, Mesa between Otay and San Ysidro
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250631Howell, John Thomas   313991956-05-19
United States, California, San Francisco County, Near Third & Army streets, San Francisco
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250632Howell, John Thomas   329071957-08-19
United States, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco. Near Quarry Lake, Golden Gate Park
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250633Howell, John Thomas   112121933-05-07
United States, California, San Francisco County, Lone Mountain, San Francisco
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250634Howell, John Thomas   s.n.1957-06-16
United States, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco. Third Street near Army St.
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250635Howell, John Thomas   314691956-06-03
United States, California, San Francisco County, At east end of Shafter St, San Francisco
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250636Raven, Peter H.   69681954-05-18
United States, California, San Francisco County, 2nd Avenue at Lake St, San Francisco
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250637Wiggins, Ira L.   34801929-04-13
United States, California, San Luis Obispo County, Field 5 mi. n. of Pismo Beach
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250638Wiggins, Ira L.   36061929-04-15
United States, California, San Luis Obispo County, 1 mile north of Moro [Morro] Beach
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250639Ferris, Roxana S.   75371929-04-13
United States, California, San Luis Obispo County, Between San Luis Obispo and Pismo
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250640Thomas, J. H.   98611962-05-12
United States, California, San Mateo County, Franklin Point Altitude about sea level, 37.15 -122.3583333333
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250641Keck, David D.   14641932-05-06
United States, California, San Mateo County, Belmont
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250642Elmer, A. D. E.   44270000-00-00
United States, California, San Mateo County, Crystal Springs Lake
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250643Elmer, A. D. E.   44270000-00-00
United States, California, San Mateo County, Crystal Springs Lake
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250644Thomas, J. H.   38281954-04-03
United States, California, San Mateo County, San Gregorio Creek drainage, 1.2 miles inland from San Gregorio, 37.3283333333 -122.3666666667, 61m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250645Abrams, L. R.   s.n.1927-06-04
United States, California, San Mateo County, San Gregorio
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250646Howell, John Thomas   130991937-07-05
United States, California, San Mateo County, Redwood City along Bayshore Highway
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250647Arnaud, Paul   s.n.1941-05-03
United States, California, San Mateo County, Redwood City, Jefferson Avenue
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250648Blakley, E. R.   51051962-04-03
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, 100 ft. west of the old ranch house, San Miguel Island, 163m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250649Piehl, Martin A.   62531962-05-04
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, San Miguel Id, at Cuyler Harbor
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250651Junak, Steven A.   SC-10871985-05-11
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Cruz Island. Along old road to Fraser Point, 0.1 miles NW of stock pens N of the Christy Ranch, about 0.8 miles SE of Black Point, 30m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250652Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1952-05-17
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, Near Goleta
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250653Carlson, John I.   s.n.1918-05-22
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250654Raven, Peter; Smith, Clifton F.   151421960-04-25
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, 5.2 miles east of Stanton Ranch, Santa Cruz Island
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250655Hoffmann, Ralph   s.n.1930-05-05
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250656Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1965-06-12
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, In East Fork of Cold Spring Canyon, Santa Ynez Mts, Santa Barbara
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250657Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1965-05-19
United States, California, Santa Barbara County, Gilbraltar Road north of El Cielito Road intersection, Santa Barbara
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250658Thomas, J. H.   11781949-10-23
United States, California, Santa Cruz County, Along coast at western end of Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 36.95 -122.055
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250659Thomas, John H.   3058A1953-05-02
United States, California, Santa Cruz County, About 1/2 mile south of Robroy, 36.9333333333 -121.8583333333, 8m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250660Thomas, J. H.   24211950-09-24
United States, California, Santa Cruz County, 2.5 miles from Palm Beach on road to Watsonville, 36.8883333333 -121.785
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250661Thomas, John H.   3247A1953-05-30
United States, California, Santa Cruz County, Along Pajaro River near bridge on San Juan Bautista - Watsonville Highway, number 67, 36.9016666667 -121.5966666667, 91m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250662Hayward, Ida   s.n.1927-05-15
United States, California, Santa Cruz County, Salsipuedes Creek, Watsonville
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250663Thomas, J. H.   s.n.1950-06-10
United States, California, Santa Cruz County, Pajaro River at Watsonville Bridge, 36.905 -121.75
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250664Junak, Steven A.   MA- 1081986-04-22
United States, California, Ventura County, Middle Anacapa Island: Onshore slope of island above Sea Arch Peninsula, 37m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250665Junak, Steven A.   SN- 9401992-05-27
United States, California, Ventura County, San Nicolas Island: NE end of Mesa, along S side of airfield runways, just W of road to Building #121, 168m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250666Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1947-05-17
United States, California, Ventura County, Ventura River Basin. Santa Ana Road
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250667Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1968-05-16
United States, California, Ventura County, Ventura River Basin. Front and Palm streets, Ventura
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250668Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1972-04-20
United States, California, Ventura County, So. Pac. RR right-of-way between Mirror Lake (now dry) and Baldwin Rd, Ojai Valley, 34.42997 -119.28842
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250669Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1946-04-19
United States, California, Ventura County, Ventura River Basin. Ojai Village
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250670Blakley, E. R.   57381963-05-09
United States, California, Ventura County, Between meadow and south cliff, top of Middle Island. Anacapa Island, 76m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250671Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1945-05-10
United States, California, Ventura County, Ventura River Basin. Ojai Village
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250672Raven, Peter H.; Thompson, Henry J.   207921966-04-23
United States, California, Ventura County, San Nicolas Island. Near beach in vicinity of Dutch Harbor, southeast side of island
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250673Pettibone, Nora; Hubby, Frank W.   s.n.1896-04-28
United States, California, Ventura County, Ojai Valley and vicinity. Ojai Ave
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250674Pollard, Henry M.   s.n.1965-04-21
United States, California, Ventura County, Ventura River Basin. Fence-line of freeway (101) near entrance of Taylor Ranch, Ventura
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250675Raven, Peter H.; Thompson, Henry J.   141801959-05-10
United States, California, Ventura County, Santa Monica Mountains (Lat. N. 34°; Long. 118° to 119° W.). Conejo Grade, 168m
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250676Howell, John Thomas; True, Gordon H.   425541967-06-11
United States, California, Yolo County, North of Woodland near Cache Creek
CAS-CASC:BOT-BC-CASBOT-BC
Phalaris minor Retz. Retz.
250677Raven, Peter H.   82731955-04-16
United States, California, Yolo County, Fields about Davis
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