Astragalus missouriensis var. humistratus

A narrow endemic taxon found in extreme northern New Mexico and adjacent Colorado on Mancos shale and associated soils. My identification is somewhat tentative.

Plant habit, along C.R. 357 N of Lumberton in Rio Arriba Co., 8 May 2007.

An inflorescence, N of Lumberton, 8 May 2007.

Closer view of flowers, N of Lumberton, 8 May 2007.

Cauline leaves, N of Lumberton, 8 May 2007.