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Astragalus holmgreniorum

Astragalus holmgreniorum Barneby

Paradox Milkvetch

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ASHO5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Ground-hugging, up to about 16 inches across.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , UT

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status

USFWS Species Profile: Q2NC
Status: Endangered
Historic Range: U.S.A. (AZ, UT)
Critical Habitat: 17.96(a)
Special Rules: N/A
This information is derived from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serrvice Environmental Conservation Online System.

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 91 - Utah Rare Plant Guide (2003) Utah Native Plant Society

Additional resources

USDA: Find Astragalus holmgreniorum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Astragalus holmgreniorum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astragalus holmgreniorum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-22
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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