Astragalus eurekensis

M.E. Jones

Eureka Milkvetch

G4Apparently Secure Found in 3 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.157284
Element CodePDFAB0F3C0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single state or province
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 Date1991-04-11
Change Date1991-04-11
Edition Date1991-03-27
Edition AuthorsBroaddus, Lynn
Rank Reasons
Restricted to the western half of Utah, but locally abundant in much of its range (Barneby, 1964).
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Gravelly clay benches and hillsides on limestone or sandstone, often in light shade of juniper or pinyon (Barneby, 1964).
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
UtahS4Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)Yes
Roadless Areas (3)
Utah (3)
AreaForestAcres
418031Uinta National Forest18,173
North PavantFishlake National Forest53,262
SanpitchManti-Lasal National Forest29,129
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.