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Astragalus bolanderi A.Gray  
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus bolanderi A.Gray 
BibliographyProc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 337 (1868)
Native Rangec. California, Nevada
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1400-3300m
Descriptionleaves 3-16cm, leaflets 13-27, oblanceolate to oblong, abaxially with distinct midrib, mucronate, flowers 7-18 in dense raceme, pod erect, 5-12mm long
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite, pale lilac
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
SynonymsAstragalus supervacaneus Greene
Hesperonix bolanderi (A.Gray) Rydb.
Tragacantha bolanderi (A.Gray) Kuntze
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, NEV Nevada)
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