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Astragalus oxyphysus

Gray

Mt. Diablo Milkvetch

G4Apparently Secure Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.158743
Element CodePDFAB0F6F0
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 Date1991-04-02
Change Date1991-04-11
Edition Date1991-04-02
Edition AuthorsBroaddus, Lynn
Rank Reasons
Forms extensive colonies, common within limited range. Occurs along the inner South Coast Ranges and adjacent Great Valley of CA.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Rolling plains, grassy hillsides and canyon banks, mostly in arid grassland, 250-2200 ft. (Barneby, 1964).
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)Yes
Roadless Areas (2)
California (2)
AreaForestAcres
Fox MountainLos Padres National Forest52,072
Lpoor CanyonLos Padres National Forest13,762
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.