3. Occurrences in the study area: The collection was made on 

 a rock outcrop overlooking the divide between the basins of 

 Cabin and Medicine Lodge Creeks. 



C. HABITAT 



The plant was collected from a rocky knob at about 8,200 feet, 

 Associated species included Lomatium cous, Polemonium 

 pulcherrimum. Phlox hoodii, Oxytropis lagopus and Saxifraga 

 rhomboidea . 



D. POPULATION BIOLOGY 



Only a few plants were seen. These were flowering in mid 

 June. 



E. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS 



This species is no longer tracked in Wyoming as a species of 

 special concern (Fertig 1993) as it has been found to be 

 common. It is probably more common than records indicate in 

 Montana because it is easily mistaken for T. hookeri and would 

 be lumped there by some. There is also question whether this 

 species has been legitimately published. It is recommended 

 that this species be tracked by the Montana Natural Heritage 

 Program in the "Status Undetermined" (SU) category to 

 determine its abundance and distribution in the state. In the 

 Tendoys the plants were growing in rocky habitat which is 

 intrinsically well protected. It is not recommended for BLM 

 sensitive species designation at this time. 



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