Hooveria purpurea var. reducta
Camatta canyon amole
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Family: Agavaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.1 · Threatened
Hooveria purpurea var. reducta (Camatta canyon amole) is a native California herb in the Agavaceae family.
Camatta canyon amole is a rare (CNPS 1B.1) California native perennial found in the southeastern Santa Lucia Mountains in the La Panza Range of San Luis Obispo County within serpentine woodland at elevations around 600 meters. Flowering from May to June, this plant produces delicate flowers in an inflorescence 10 to 20 centimeters long. Growing with distinctive characteristics typical of serpentine-adapted species, it forms clusters of slender stems emerging from underground structures. Its leaves are adapted to the challenging serpentine environment, likely featuring specialized shapes and textures that enable survival in these mineral-rich soils. The compact flowering structure suggests a plant well-evolved to its specific ecological niche in the rugged coastal mountain ranges of central California.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 0 sympatric species - geographically isolated in se SCoRO with distinctive short inflorescence and serpentine habitat
Habitat and range
Habitat: Serpentine woodland
Elevation: +- 600 m.
California counties: San Luis Obispo
Bloom period
Hooveria purpurea var. reducta blooms May-Jun.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.1 · Threatened
Frequently asked questions
Is Hooveria purpurea var. reducta native to California?
Yes. Hooveria purpurea var. reducta is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Hooveria purpurea var. reducta bloom?
Hooveria purpurea var. reducta blooms May-Jun.
Where in California does Hooveria purpurea var. reducta grow?
Hooveria purpurea var. reducta occurs in San Luis Obispo, at elevations of +- 600 m..
What plant family does Hooveria purpurea var. reducta belong to?
Hooveria purpurea var. reducta is in the Agavaceae family, genus Hooveria.
Is Hooveria purpurea var. reducta rare or endangered?
Hooveria purpurea var. reducta carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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