Thick-pod Milkvetch (Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri)

Global Rank: T1 - Critically Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Fabaceae
State: CA
Nature Serve ID: 159737
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

A subspecies of the Thick pod milk-vetch, Jaeger’s milk-vetch is a perennial shrub that produces stalks of pale yellow blossoms seven months out of the year. Though historically known to inhabit San Diego County, Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri is now endemic to the southwestern end of Riverside County. Within this region, there are about 20 known occurrences facing environmental threats including urbanization, road maintenance, and fire suppression. Known recurring sightings of A. p. var. jaegeri are along the roads that go through Cleveland National Forest.

Where is Thick-pod Milkvetch (Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri) located in the wild?

Habitat:

A. p. var. jaegeri grows in foothill woodlands with chaparral growth, such as Cleveland National Forest. Other conditions for their ideal habitat would include sandy or rocky soil.

Distribution:

A. pachypus var. jaegeri can be found in the southwest end of Riverside County and northeastern San Diego County.

States & Provinces:

Thick-pod Milkvetch can historically be found in California

Which CPC Partners conserve Thick-pod Milkvetch (Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri)?

California Botanic Garden

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Thick-pod Milkvetch (Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri
Authority	Munz & McBurney
Family	Fabaceae
CPC Number	44468
ITIS	192683
USDA	ASPAJ
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	Jaeger's milk vetch \| Jaeger's bush milk-vetch \| Jaeger's milkvetch
Associated Scientific Names	Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri
Distribution	A. pachypus var. jaegeri can be found in the southwest end of Riverside County and northeastern San Diego County.

State Rank

State	State Rank
California	S2

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