Astragalus johannis-howellii is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found in Nevada.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
State of California status: Rare.
[Wikipedia] Limited Range, Habitat: It is native to eastern California, including Long Valley in Mono County, and its distribution extends over the border into Nevada. It is a plant of the Great Basin's scrub habitat. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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