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