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Astragalus phrygius Širj. sect. Pterophorus 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus phrygius Širj. sect. Pterophorus
BibliographyRepert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 47: 249 (1939)
Native Rangesw. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1200-1900m
Descriptionleaves 2-3cm, rachis spinose, leaflets narrowly elliptic, appressed hirsute, inflorescence spherical, ca. 2cm broad, 10-20-flowered, calyx densely hirsute, corolla 18mm long
Size10-15cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typesubshrub
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
SynonymsAstracantha phrygia (Širj.) Podlech
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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