Aspindzian astragalus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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. 1 2 "Astragalus aspindzicus Manden. & Chinth".


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