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Astragalus penicillatus Podlech sect. Caprini 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus penicillatus Podlech sect. Caprini
BibliographyMitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 6: 571 (1967)
Native Rangene. Afghanistan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude3400-3600m
Descriptionleaves numerous, 25-45cm, 18-25-jugate, obovate to suborbiculate, 12-16mm, rounded, glabrous, inflorescence axillary, pedunculate, many flowered, corolla 2cm
Size10-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomautumn
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
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan)
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