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Astragalus schmolliae (Schmoll's Milkvetch)

Synonyms: Astragalus platycarpus var. montezumae; Astragalus schmollae

Wikipedia Abstract

Astragalus schmolliae is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name Schmoll's milkvetch. It is endemic to Colorado in the United States, where it is limited to Montezuma County. It grows only on Chapin Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park. This perennial herb grows 40–60 centimetres (16–24 in) tall. The leaves are each made up of linear leaflets. In May the plant blooms in cream- or yellowish-colored flowers. The fruit is a leathery legume pod.
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Endangered Species

Status: Critically Endangered
View IUCN Record: Astragalus schmolliae

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0