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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus wittmannii Barneby 
BibliographyBrittonia 31: 459 (1979)
Native RangeNew Mexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude1800-2000m
Descriptionsubcaulescent, strigose, leaves to 8cm, leaflets 5-7, narrow, flowers pedicellate, solitary, 15mm, pod spherical, hirsute, 2-4mm
Size1-5cm
Colordark reddish purple
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory7 Northern America
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico)
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