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12-22-2016

Astragalus osterhoutii

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Astragalus osterhoutii is a rare species of milkvetch known by the common name Osterhout milkvetch. It is endemic to Grand County, Colorado, where it is known from a few populations in Middle Park, a mountain basin. There are five or six occurrences. It is a federally listed endangered species.This plant has no children Legal Status. Threatened and Endangered Information: This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. Common names are from state and federal lists.

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Detailed information
Full Name: Osterhout milkvetch (Astragalus osterhoutii)
Where found: Wherever found
Critical Habitat:N/A
Species Group:Flowering Plants
Current listing status
Status Date Listed Lead Region Where Listed
Endangered 07/13/1989 Mountain-Prairie Region (Region 6) Wherever found
  • States/US Territories in which the Osterhout milkvetch, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Colorado
  • US Counties in which the Osterhout milkvetch, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
  • Additional species information
Recovery
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Osterhout milkvetch.
Date
Title
Plan Action Status
Plan Status
09/30/1992 Osterhout Milk-vetch/Penland Beardtongue (2 spp.) View Implementation Progress Final
Date
Title
Plan Action Status
Plan Status
09/30/1992 Osterhout Milk-vetch/Penland Beardtongue (2 spp.) View Implementation Progress Final
Date
Citation Page
Title
Document Type
05/27/2016 81 FR 33698 33700 ETWP; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 21 Species in the Mountain-Prairie Region
  • Notice 5-year Review, Initiation
05/06/2014 79 FR 25883 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of Nine Species in the Mountain-Prairie Region
  • Notice 5-year Review, Initiation
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