Astragalus platytropis A.Gray

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Astragalus platytropis A.Gray

  • Collector(s)

    D. M. Henderson 4287 with S. Brunsfeld, P. Brunsfeld, 08 Jun 1978

  • Location

    United States of America. Idaho. Butte Co. Extreme southern end of Lemhi Range, Challis National Forest, ca. 4 mi north of Berenice. Limestone talus along west side of Bartel (Middle) Canyon in vicinity of road head.

  • Habitat

    With Artemisia tridentata and Agropyron spicatum, opposite and about level with prominent narrow vertical fissure in the limestone cliffs. Occasional.

  • Description

    Plants nearly acaulescent; flowers pale cream, keel 7 - 7.5 mm and equal the banner, wings obscurely emarginate, pod 2-celled, red-mottled. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01246725

    Occurrence ID: f6e889c5-ffa1-48e4-a9e5-04514260a80f

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    Idaho

  • County/Municipio

    Butte Co.

  • Locality

    Extreme southern end of Lemhi Range, Challis National Forest, ca. 4 mi north of Berenice. Limestone talus along west side of Bartel (Middle) Canyon in vicinity of road head

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1890 m. (6201 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    43.9651, -112.906

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FLORA OF EAST CENTRAL IDAHO
Astragalus platytropis Gray
BUTTE CO: Extreme southern end of Lenihi Range,
Challis National Forest, ca 4 miles N of
Berenice ele ca 6,200 ft. Limestone talus
along west side of Bartel (Middle) Canyon in
vie of road head. Occasional with Artemisia
tridentata and Agropyron spicatum, opposite and
about level with prominent narrow vertical
fissure in the limestone cliffs. Pits nearly
acaulescent; flowers pale cream, keel 7-7.5 mn
and equal the banner, wings obscurely
emarginate, pod 2-celled, red-mottled.
Collected by:
D. Henderson 4287 with
S & P Brunsfeld
8 JUN 78
01246725