USDA Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers
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Critically Imperiled Plant Profile
(Not Listed or Proposed under the Endangered Species Act)

Red stems and large white flowers distinguish this species of milkvetch. Photo by Duane Atwood.

Astragalus iselyi, Isely's milkvetch. Photo by Ben Franklin, courtesy of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Isely's milkvetch occurs only along the west slope of the La Sal Mountains in San Juan and Grand counties, Utah. Photo by Duane Atwood.

Astragalus iselyi range map.
Astragalus iselyi, Isely's milkvetch
Threats
- Grazing
- Uranium mining
- Recreation use, including Off-Road Vehicle activity
Conservation Status
National Forest and Grassland Occurrence
More Information
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U.S. Forest Service
Rangeland Management
Botany Program
1400 Independence Ave., SW, Mailstop Code: 1103
Washington DC 20250-1103

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Location: http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/profiles/critically_imperiled/astragalus_iselyi/index.shtml
Last modified: Wednesday, 13-Oct-2010 14:35:25 EDT