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Blunt Mountain-mint Pycnanthemum muticum (Michx.) Pers. |
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Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)
State Protection: Threatened 
listed species are those with: 1) 6 to fewer than 20 extant sites, or 2) 1,000 to fewer than 3,000 individuals, or 3) restricted to not less than 4 or more than 7 U.S.G.S. 7 ? minute topographical maps, or 4) listed as threatened by U.S. Department of the Interior. Federal Protection: Not Listed State Rarity Rank: S2
A State Rarity Rank of S2 means: This plant is threatened/imperiled in New York because of rarity (typically 6-20 populations or few remaining individuals) or is vulnerable to extirpation from New York due to biological factors. Global Rarity Rank: G5
A Global Rarity Rank of G5 means: This species is demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Did you know? Butterflies favor this plant because it is a good source of nectar. (Pycnanthemum muticum in American Beauties Native Plants fact sheet, accessed 16 November 2007). The leaves have a strong mint fragrance that can even be smelled in museum specimens decades old. |
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| State Ranking Justification | [-] |
There are 11 existing populations but most of them have fewer than 50 plants. There are about 10 historical records but many of these are from developed areas from New York City to Long Island and around Rochester. More populations could be found as its habitat preferences are better understood.
| Short-term Trends | [-] |
More survey work is needed to understand the short-term trends since most populations have only been surveyed once.
| Long-term Trends | [-] |
Most of the original historical records are from areas that have been developed but new populations have been discovered to keep the total number of populations about the same over time.
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New York Natural Heritage Program. 2013. Online Conservation Guide for Pycnanthemum muticum. Available from: http://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9143. Accessed May 25th, 2013. 
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