Astragalus aspindzicus
Aspindzian astragalus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Astragalus |
Species: | A. aspindzicus
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Binomial name | |
Astragalus aspindzicus Manden. & Chinth.
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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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Astragalus aspindzicus Manden. & Chinth".
Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Astragalus
- Endemic flora of Georgia (country)
- Vulnerable plants
- Astragalus stubs