Range & Status:
UT. This inconspicuous legume was first collected in the late 1970s. Five small populations are known to exist near the city of St. George in Washington County, Utah.

Threats:
Urban development, off-road vehicles, grazing, exotic weeds, and mining.
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Listing History:
Listing petition filed on 1-01-75 by the Smithsonian Institution. Designated a category 2 candidate on 2-21-90. Upgraded to a category on 1 2-28-96. Second listing petition filed on 6-2-99 by the 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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