| Family | FABACEAE |
| Genus species | Astragalus shortianus Nutt. |
| Synonyms | Astragalus humilis Geyer ex Hook. |
| Habitat | american prairie |
| Description | acaulescent, silvery hirsute, leaflets 5-7 pairs, orbiculate-elliptic or ovate, obtuse, stipules ovate, obtuse, flowers in oblong raceme, amongst leaves, pod large |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | ochre |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | scarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Northern America
Northwestern U.S.A. (Colorado , Wyoming ) North-Central U.S.A. (Nebraska ) South-Central U.S.A. (New Mexico) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | FABACEAE
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