Taxon Report

Astragalus shevockii Barneby

Shevock's milk-vetch

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Species Description:
Astragalus shevockii, commonly known as Shevock's milk-vetch, is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Upper montane coniferous forest (granitic, and sandy), growing at elevations from 1890 to 1965 meters. Astragalus shevockii is ranked 1B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

  Classification

Scientific Name:
Astragalus shevockii Barneby
Common Name:
Shevock's milk-vetch
Family: Fabaceae
Element Code: PDFAB0F850
USDA Plants Symbol: ASSH5
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Jul Jun-Jul
Elevation: 1890-1965 (6200-6445)
General Habitats: Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 6
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 1
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 5
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Tulare (TUL)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Camp Nelson (3611825), Hockett Peak (3611824)

Notes

See Brittonia 29:376-381 (1977) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 15 January 2025].