Astragalus convallarius var. finitimus

Stems (10–)20–50 cm. Leaflets 3–11, blades 2–25(–33) mm. Bracteoles 0. Pedicels 1–5 mm. Flowers 7.6–8.4 mm; calyx 4.2–6 mm, tube 3.4–4.8 mm, lobes 0.4–1.4 mm. Legumes linear to narrowly oblong, 13–24(–30) × 3.4–4(–4.5) mm, length 4–8(–10) times width, gradually or abruptly contracted to ± symmetric apex. Seeds 18–26.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jun.
Habitat: Pinyon-juniper and sagebrush communities.
Elevation: 1700–2300 m.

Distribution

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Nev., Utah.

Discussion

Variety finitimus, recognized by its relatively short, broad fruits, is restricted to extreme southwestern Utah and immediately adjacent Nevada.

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Lower Taxa

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