Astragalus aspindzicus

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Aspindzian astragalus
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. aspindzicus
Binomial name
Astragalus aspindzicus
Manden. & Chinth.
Synonyms

Astragalus sevangensis subsp. aspindzicus (Manden. & Chinth.) Sytin

Astragalus aspindzicus, the Aspindzian astragalus, is a species of milkvetch that is endemic to the Meskheti region in southern Georgia. It can be found on dry stony places in the mid montane zone, between elevations of 1,500–1,800 m. It is threatened by agriculture and road construction.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Gagnidze, R.; Shetekauri, S. & Batsatsashvili, K. (2014). "Astragalus aspindzicus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2014: e.T199919A2619734. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T199919A2619734.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Astragalus aspindzicus Manden. & Chinth".


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