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Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis
| Taxonomy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis | ||||
| Common name: | Sodaville milkvetch | ||||
| Rank and Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Rank: | G5T1 | Native Status: | Native |
| Subnational (State) Rank: | S1 | Endemic: | No |
| US ESA Status: | None | Sand Dunes: | No |
| NNHP Tracking Status: | At-Risk List | Wetland: | Yes |
| Other Agency Status | Status | Last Updated | Status Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management - Nevada | Sensitive | BLM Nevada Sensitive Species List dated 2017-10-01 | |
| State of Nevada Protected | Critically endangered | ||
| Nevada Native Plant Society | Threatened |
| Distribution (NV Counties) |
|---|
Status: Confident or certain
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Mineral |
Nye |
| Summary Occurrence Data | |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Count: | 2 |
| Total Observed Area (hectares): | 10 |
| Maximum Known Elevation (m): | 1434 |
| Minimum Known Elevation (m): | 1265 |
| Links |
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| Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis data at NatureServe |
| Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis photos and data at Encyclopedia of Life |
| Character Abstract | |
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| Habitat Comments: | Moist, open, alkaline hummocks and drainages near cool springs with Distichlis spicata, Sarcobatus vermiculatus, Sporobolus airoides, etc. |
| Ecology Comments: | |
| Inventory Comments: | Nearly exhaustive surveys of potential habitat have revealed only the two known Nevada populations. |
| Inventory Needs: | |
| Version Date: | 02/01/1999 - 12:00am |
 Illustration from Mozingo and Williams, 1980.
Photographer: Jeanne R. Janish
Photo Date: 1980 |
 Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis flowers and leaves
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 28 April |
 Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis plant in habitat
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 28 April |
_Astragalus lentiginosus sesquimetralis 5598 plants in flower and fruits in habitat Cold Springs.jpg) Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis plants in flower and fruits in habitat
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 29 April |
_Astragalus lentiginosus sesquimetralis 5598 fruits leaves.jpg) Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis fruits leaves
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 29 April |
 Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis flowering plant in habitat
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 29 April |
 Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis flowering plants in habitat
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 29 April |
_Astragalus lentiginosus sesquimetralis flowering plant in habitat.jpg) Astragalus lentiginosus var. sesquimetralis flowering plant in habitat
Photographer: Jim Morefield (Nevada Natural Heritage Program)
Photo Date: 29 April |
