Astragalus purshii var. tinctus M.E.Jones

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Astragalus purshii var. tinctus M.E.Jones

  • Collector(s)

    E. C. Twisselmann 6245, 24 May 1961

  • Location

    United States of America. California. Kern Co. Tejon Ranch: upper end of Lopez Flats. Techachapi mountains.

  • Habitat

    In sandy soil on a broad flat in full sun. Kellogg oak association. Small colony. Not common in the region.

  • Description

    Flowers from bright violet to dull blue. Plants matted, stems prostrate. Questionably poisonous to livestock. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01265541

    Occurrence ID: 180a00bc-144d-4698-b31a-f5c6977e4d8f

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    California

  • County/Municipio

    Kern Co.

  • Locality

    Tejon Ranch: upper end of Lopez Flats. Techachapi mountains

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1676 m. (5499 ft.)

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Flowering Plants of the Tehachapi Mountains
Kern County, California
ASTRAGALUS PURSHII Dougl. var. LONGILOHJS Jones
Tejon Ranch: upper end of Lopez Plats,
Flowers from bright violet to dull blue* Plants
matted, stems prostrate. Small colony in sandy
soil on a broad flat in full sun» Not common in
the region. Questionably poisonous to livestock.
Elevations 5500 feet, Kellogg oak association.
May 24» 1961.
Ernest C. Twisselmann
Number: 6245
01265541