Message from Karen Colson, USFWS, regarding Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae genetic analysis results

Publication Type:

Unpublished

Authors:

Karen Colson

Source:

USFWS, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office, Boise, Idaho, p.1 pp (2015)

Call Number:

U15COL01IDUS

Keywords:

Astragalus cusickii, Astragalus cusickii var packardiae, Astragalus cusickii var sterilis

Abstract:

Message, with report attachment, to provide an update on the recovery project that USFWS funded to conduct a genetic analysis of Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae (Packard's milkvetch). Analysis showed strong support for a monophyletic Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae, so it is suggested this species be elevated to species rank. Also suggested elevating var. sterilis to species rank.

Notes:

Reference Code: U15COL01IDUS <br>

Full Citation: Colson, K. 2015. Message from Karen Colson, USFWS, regarding Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae genetic analysis results. USFWS, Boise, Idaho. 1 pp. <br>

Location: ELECTRONIC FILE - BOTANY: PLANT SPECIES: {Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae} <br>

Keywords: Astragalus cusickii, Astragalus cusickii var packardiae, Astragalus cusickii var sterilis <br>