Astragalus robbinsii

Astragalus robbinsii
flower
Conservation status
Secure  (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Faboideae
Genus:	Astragalus
Species:	A. robbinsii
Binomial name
Astragalus robbinsii (Oakes) A.Gray, 1856

Astragalus robbinsii is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Robbins's milkvetch. It is native to North America, where it is widespread with several varieties originating from different regions.

• A. r. var. alpiniformis is endemic to Oregon.
• A. r. var. fernaldii is known from Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
• A. r. var. harringtonii is endemic to Alaska.
• A. r. var. jesupii is a rare variety known only from three locations on the Connecticut River in New Hampshire and Vermont and is a federally listed endangered species.[2]
• A. r. var. minor, the most widespread variety, can be found in western North America and eastern Canada.
• A. r. var. occidentalis is a rare variety endemic to the Ruby Mountains of Nevada.[3]
• A. r. var. robbinsii is endemic to Vermont.

References

1. NatureServe (2024). "Astragalus robbinsii". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
2. Center for Plant Conservation Archived December 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
3. Nevada Natural Heritage Program Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

External links

• USDA Plants Profile