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Astragalus ruscifolius Boiss. sect. Dissitiflori 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus ruscifolius Boiss. sect. Dissitiflori
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 2: 47 (1843)
Native RangeIran
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaflets 3 pairs, ovate, apiculate, grey setose, flowers 7-8 in short, lax raceme, calyx long tubular, pod cylindrical, black adpressed hirsute
Size5-15cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
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 angustatus Boiss.
Tragacantha angustata (Boiss.) Kuntze
Tragacantha ruscifolia (Boiss.) Kuntze
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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