Family | FABACEAE |
Genus species | Hippocrepis glauca Ten. trib. Loteae |
Habitat | steppes |
Description | stems simple, leaflets 4-7pairs, oblong or obovate, truncate, glabrous, glaucous, flowers pendent, 5-8, in umbellate inflorescence, calyx pubescent, lobes lanceolate |
Size | 20-40cm |
Color | yellow |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuft, fl. stem decumbent |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C basal cuttings in late spring and late summer |
Territory |
Europe
Southwestern Europe (France , Spain ) Southeastern Europe (Albania , Greece , Italy , Sicilia , Yugoslavia) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | FABACEAE
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