Astragalus arizonicus

Gray

Arizona Milkvetch

G4Apparently Secure Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.129615
Element CodePDFAB0F0U0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusAstragalus
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1991-03-15
Change Date1991-04-11
Edition Date1991-03-15
Edition AuthorsBroaddus, Lynn
Rank Reasons
Locally abundant, but limited to Arizona and adjacent areas of Mexico.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Open, stony hillsides, alluvial fans, washes, and canyon beds, especially on calcareous formations (Barneby, 1964).
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
ArizonaSNRYes
New MexicoSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)Yes
Roadless Areas (2)
Arizona (2)
AreaForestAcres
Black CanyonPrescott National Forest10,683
Lime CreekTonto National Forest42,568
References (1)
  1. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.