making confinnation of Astragalus bairii. The recommendations for extended 

 Astragalus barrii survey should be combined with extended 

 information-gathering on Ipomopsis congesta var. pseudotypica when it is in 

 flower; its state watch Hst status should be re-examined at such time. 



SUMMARY 



Wyoming ballhead gilia was found over large portions of the District, suggesting that it is 

 widespread and under no immediate threat. This is the first time that this variety has been 

 reported in Montana. It will be maintained on the state watch list as a taxon of limited 

 distribution, unless a lack of threats or a much broader distribution are confirmed. 



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