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Astragalus ghorbandicus Podlech sect. Caprini 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus ghorbandicus Podlech sect. Caprini
BibliographyMitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 11: 302 (1973)
Native RangeAfghanistan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2500-3000m
Descriptionacaulescent, thinly white hirsute, leaves 3-7cm, leaves approximate, 16-23 pairs, elliptic, 4-10mm, subglabrous, inflorescence subsessile, 3-4-flowered, corolla 20-25mm
Size3-7cm
Coloryellow, turning red
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny 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
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan)
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