Astragalus robbinsii (Oakes) A.Gray

Nomenclature and Common Name

Astragalus robbinsii (Oakes) A.Gray is a species of milkvetch with the common name Robbins's milkvetch.

Native Range and Varieties Overview

It is native to North America, where it is widespread, and has several varieties that originate from different regions.

Variety alpiniformis Distribution

Variety Astragalus robbinsii var. alpiniformis is endemic to Oregon.

Variety fernaldii Distribution

Variety Astragalus robbinsii var. fernaldii occurs in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Variety harringtonii Distribution

Variety Astragalus robbinsii var. harringtonii is endemic to Alaska.

Variety jesupii Distribution and Conservation Status

Variety Astragalus robbinsii var. jesupii is a rare variety known only from three locations along the Connecticut River in New Hampshire and Vermont, and it is a federally listed endangered species.

Variety minor Distribution

The most widespread variety, Astragalus robbinsii var. minor, can be found in western North America and eastern Canada.

Variety occidentalis Distribution

Astragalus robbinsii var. occidentalis is a rare variety endemic to the Ruby Mountains of Nevada.

Variety robbinsii Distribution

Astragalus robbinsii var. robbinsii is endemic to Vermont.