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Astragalus kashmirensis Bunge sect. Lithophilus 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus kashmirensis Bunge sect. Lithophilus
BibliographyMém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 30 (1868)
Native RangePakistan to w. Himalaya
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Descriptionleaves imparipinnate, petiolate, leaflets 29-33 pairs, oblong, obtuse, long pubescent, flowers in dense raceme, sepals linear, corolla 25mm, pod oblong with long rostrum
Size20-30cm
Coloryellow
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
SynonymsAstragalus kashmirensis var. falconeri Baker
Tragacantha kashmirensis (Bunge) Kuntze
Territory4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (PAK Pakistan, WHM West Himalaya)
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