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Hippocrepis glauca Ten. trib. Loteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesHippocrepis glauca Ten. trib. Loteae
BibliographyFl. Napol. 1(Prodr.): XLIII (1812)
Native Ranges. Europe
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionstems simple, leaflets 4-7pairs, oblong or obovate, truncate, glabrous, glaucous, flowers pendent, 5-8, in umbellate inflorescence, calyx pubescent, lobes lanceolate
Size20-40cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
basal cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsHippocrepis comosa Asso
Hippocrepis comosa ssp. glauca (Ten.) Bonnier & Layens
Hippocrepis comosa var. glauca (Ten.) O.Bolós & Vigo
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ALB Albania, GRC Greece, ITA Italy, SIC Sicilia, YUG Yugoslavia)
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