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Astragalus proimanthus Barneby  
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus proimanthus Barneby 
BibliographyMem. New York Bot. Gard. 13(2): 1153 (1964)
Native RangeWyoming
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-2200m
Descriptionleaves ternate, densely silvery-white hirsute, 1-4cm long, flowers to 17mm long, in pairs on base of leaves, pod 7-10mm, laterally flattened, densely, finely hirsute
Size1-5cm
Colorwhitish, yellow
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
SynonymsOrophaca proimantha (Barneby) Isely
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (WYO Wyoming)
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