Howell’s triteleia (Triteleia howellii) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary – May 2003

Common name : Howell’s triteleia

Scientific name : Triteleia howellii

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : This is a geographically highly restricted species with a small population occurring at a few scattered sites within remnant Garry oak habitats. It is located within a highly urbanized region with ongoing risks to the species from such factors as habitat loss, competition with invasive species, habitat fragmentation and competition with invasive species.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in May 2003. Assessment based on a new status report.