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Astragalus hindukushensis Wendelbo sect. Caprini 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus hindukushensis Wendelbo sect. Caprini
BibliographyNytt Mag. Bot. 1: 42 (1952)
Native Rangene. Afghanistan to nw. Pakistan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionsubacaulescent, stipules obovate, ciliate, leaves 15-25cm, imparipinnate, leaflets 10mm, oblong, adaxially glabrous, flowers in dense head, corolla 25mm, pod sericeous
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
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 rhizocephalus ssp. hindukushensis (Wendelbo) Podlech
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan)
     36 China
4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (PAK Pakistan)
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