Astragalus austiniae A.Gray

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Astragalus austiniae A.Gray

  • Collector(s)

    G. L. Smith 2515, 27 Jul 1970

  • Location

    United States of America. California. El Dorado Co. Echo Peak.

  • Habitat

    Summit area, in granitics.

  • Description

    Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01244399

    Occurrence ID: cc03125a-3f18-409c-b205-40a4d054abce

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    California

  • County/Municipio

    El Dorado Co.

  • Locality

    Echo Peak

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2711 m. (8894 ft.)

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October 9> 1972
Dr. R. C. Barneby
New York Botanical Gardens
Dear Dr. Barneby:
I will be grateful if you will take a look at the enclosed
astragalus and either confirm or correct my identification.
Astragalus austinae, as you know, is a very rare plant
presently known from only five peaks in the Tahoe to Dormer
Summit region. If my collection is correctly identified,
then this is a new record . Mr. John Thomas Howell at the
California Academy of Sciences has looked at the plant and
recommended that I send it on to you.
Since this is for publication in a local flora of the Tahoe
basin, it is important that I have a correct determination.
Many thanks for your trouble. You may keep the specimen and
label. I am enclosing a self-addressed envelope for the
convenience of your reply.
Gladys Smith
Instructor in Botany
University of California
Extension Program
2515.	PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA
Astragalus austinae Gray
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Summit area, Echo Peak, in granitics
8895 feet elevation.
EL DORADO COUNTY
Gladys L. Smith
27 July 1970
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