Astragalus bidentatus
| Astragalus bidentatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. bidentatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus bidentatus Kunth | |
Astragalus bidentatus is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found only in Ecuador in two locations in the south above the timberline in the Azuay and Cañar provinces. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. No specimens have been taken since 1945 and none are contained in museums.
References
- Neill, D. & Pitman, N. 2004. Astragalus bidentatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 18 July 2007.
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