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Astragalus refractus C.A.Mey. sect. Incani 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus refractus C.A.Mey. sect. Incani
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude1000-1200m
Descriptionleaves 15-20cm, leaflets 9-12 pairs, oblong-lanceolate, acute, flowers in sparse, elongate raceme, pod pendent, 2-4cm long, black hirsute, cylindrical
Size15-35cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Asia-Temperate
     Caucasus (Transcaucasus )
     Western Asia (Iran)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

FABACEAE

Astragalus refractus Boiss. & Buhse, Diagn. Pl. Orient. ser. 1. 9: 57 (1849)

Synonyms:
Tragacantha refracta (C.A.Mey.) Kuntze

e. Transcaucasus, nw. Iran
33 TCS 34 IRN

1000-1200m

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