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Astragalus umbellatus Bunge

7 photos.
This species, found on both Eagle and Twelvemile summits is called the "hairy Arctic milk vetch"
or "tundra milkvetch".

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 25394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1.  Late June  Terminal flower cluster.




2.  Same cluster as in photo 1 from above.




3.  Mid-June.  Another cluster with better
view of calyx.



4. June 12, 2009.   A plant with leaves just
unfurling.



5. June 12, 2009.  A young plant in bud stage.




6.  Close-up of buds and leaves.




7.  June 12, 2009.  Close-up of a
flower cluster.


Photos 1-3 taken on Central
side of Eagle Summit.
65°  30.15' N,   145°  23.07' W
Elev. 3650 ft.

Photos 4-5 and 7 taken on the
Hillside above the right limit of Harrison creek
between Squaw creek and Bottom Dollar creek.
Latitude: N 65° 22'
Longitude: W 144° 51'
Altitude: approx. 700m

Photo 6 taken in a ravine west of
Twelvemile Summit.
65° 23.6' N, 145° 58.8' W
Elev. 2950 ft.