Range & Status:
AZ, UT. Holmgren's milk-vetch was first discovered in 1941 but not rediscovered until 1979. Three small populations of this perennial legume occur in Washington County, Utah and adjacent Mohave County, Arizona.

Threats:
Urban development, off-road vehicles, grazing, exotic weeds, and mining.
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Listing History:
Designated as a category 2 candidate on 11-28-83. Upgraded to a category 1 in 1993. Listing petition filed on 6-2-99 by Center for Biological Diversity. Listing proposal published by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on 4-12-00.

Action To Be Taken:
Final listing rule.

 

 

graphic Andrew Rodman ©2002
July 3, 2003
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