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Astragalus canadensis L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 2: 757. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 166.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 166.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 165.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 165.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 177.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 160.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 160.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 176.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 176.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 162.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 162.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 173.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 173.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 167.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 167.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 163.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 163.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 164.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 164.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 159.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 159.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 179.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 179.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 175.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 175.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 161.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 161.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 174.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Polly Bemis Ranch. 9 May 04. 174.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 13 Aug 05. 097.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 13 Aug 05. 097.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 116.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 116.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 121.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 121.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 124.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 124.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 120.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 120.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 147.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 147.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 128.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 128.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 123.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 123.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 117.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 117.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 115.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 115.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 148.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 146.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 129.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 129.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 125.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 125.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 118.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 118.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 126.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 126.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 119.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 119.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 127.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach reservoir and trail. 24 Jul 05. 127.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 13 Aug 05. 096.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 13 Aug 05. 096.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 16 Aug 05. 151.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 16 Aug 05. 151.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 16 Aug 05. 150.jpg

Astragalus canadensis--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Beach, Reservoir trail. 16 Aug 05. 150.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (9).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (5).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (10).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (18).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (11).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (22).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (3).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (21).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (27).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (26).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (25).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (24).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (13).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (28).JPG

Astragalus canadensis, C. Davidson 14040B--ID. Valley Co. Sylvan Reservoir. 22 Aug 2019. DSC01253 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to 48 botanical countries across Northern America (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

July 24, 2005

Location

United States, Idaho, Valley (Cascade)

44.158, -116.118361

Location Remarks

Highway 55 c. 10 km north of the bridge at Banks. Mixed conifer forest along the N. Fork Payette River.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C. 14040B

August 22, 2019

Location

United States, Idaho, Valley (Cascade)

44.158, -116.118361

Location Remarks

Highway 55 c. 10 km north of the bridge at Banks. Mixed conifer forest along the N. Fork Payette River.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

No collection number

May 9, 2004

Location

United States, Idaho, Idaho (McCall)

45.244, -115.588639

Location Remarks

1.9 km N of Warren Summit on FSR 340, at Mayflower Creek Bridge. Elev. 1904 m.

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

August 16, 2005

Location

United States, Idaho, Valley (Cascade)

44.158, -116.118361

Location Remarks

Highway 55 c. 10 km north of the bridge at Banks. Mixed conifer forest along the N. Fork Payette River.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Astragalus

Specific Epithet

canadensis

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.2

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#193,971 of 335,497

Top 58%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →