Astragalus aspindzicus, the Aspindzian astragalus, is a species of milkvetch that is endemic to the Meskheti region in southern Georgia.[2]
| Aspindzian astragalus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. aspindzicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus aspindzicus Manden. & Chinth.
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| Synonyms | |
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Astragalus sevangensis subsp. aspindzicus (Manden. & Chinth.) Sytin | |
Distribution and habitat edit
It can be found on dry stony places in the mid montane zone, between elevations of 1,500–1,800 m. It is threatened by agriculture and road construction.[2]
References edit
- ^ Gagnidze, R.; Shetekauri, S. & Batsatsashvili, K. (2014). "Astragalus aspindzicus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T199919A2619734. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T199919A2619734.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Astragalus aspindzicus Manden. & Chinth".
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