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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

Province	Rank	Native
Utah	S4	Yes

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)Yes

Roadless Areas (3)

Utah (3)

Area	Forest	Acres
418031	Uinta National Forest	18,173
North Pavant	Fishlake National Forest	53,262
Sanpitch	Manti-Lasal National Forest	29,129

References (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.