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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationFabaceae: Astragalus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00147208
CollectorT. N. Ho, B. Bartholomew, M. F. Watson & M. G. Gilbert
Collector number2089
CountryChina
StateQinghai
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Qinghai: Yushu
LocalityS of the road between Yushu and Gyairong and ca. 1/4 of the way between the two towns. 3850-3950 m; 33°3'N, 96°51'E
Georeference33.05, 96.85 Method: Unknown
Date Collected1996-08-19
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/c9f43121-d7b5-4859-9d20-e0cf869cfb53
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00147208
HerbariumGH
FamilyFabaceae
Determination Astragalus mahoschanicus Handel-Mazzetti
Determination Remarks [filed under] [label name] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
RemarksValley: one side with areas of very closely cropped Kobesia meadow and mostly low bushland with Salix, Sibirea, and some Rhododendron, densest along side valley with dry stream bed, the other side with more open bushland and areas of consolidated scree. Procumbent perennial herb; stems to 40 cm; flowers pink fading to blue. Growing on bare ground between bushes

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