Fisher Milkvetch (Astragalus piscator)

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Fabaceae
State: AZ, CO, UT
Nature Serve ID: 143329
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

A spreading, short-lived perennial herb, up to 3 dm wide. Bright pink-purple flowers bloom from late April-early June. (NatureServe). Plants have three to ten pink pea type flowers on leafless stems. Stems are erect when in flower, and often spread out at the base of the leaves when in fruit. The foliage is covered with appressed hairs and is yellowish-green on top and gray-green below (CNHP).

Where is Fisher Milkvetch (Astragalus piscator) located in the wild?

Habitat:

Sandy soils of valley benches and in gullied foothills, on Moenkopi, Cutler, and White Rim formations, 1550-1750 m., Utah (Welsh et al. 1987). In Colorado, on alluvial terraces (benches) along the Dolores River, in open areas with sandy soils; also in disturbed sandy habitats along the road. (NatureServe).

Distribution:

Colorado (Mesa County), Utah (Garfield, Grand, San Juan and Wayne Counties) (NatureServe)

States & Provinces:

Fisher Milkvetch can be found in Arizona, Colorado, Utah

Which CPC Partners conserve Fisher Milkvetch (Astragalus piscator)?

Denver Botanic Gardens

Not Sponsored

Assigned 06/09/17

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Conservation Actions

Nature Serve Biotics

05/02/2017

Known only from about 10 locations in close proximity to the Colorado River in Grand, San Juan, and Wayne counties, Utah and from the canyon of the Delores River in Mesa County, Colorado. Also found in Arizona. Many sites have not been surveyed for 20+ years. Threats include road maintenance and construction.