| Astragalus robbinsii | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Secure (NatureServe) | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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.
- 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.
- A. r. var. robbinsii is endemic to Vermont.
References
- NatureServe (2024). "Astragalus robbinsii". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- Center for Plant Conservation Archived December 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- Nevada Natural Heritage Program Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
External links
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| Astragalus robbinsii |
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| Phaca robbinsii | |
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