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Hedysarum cappadocicum Boiss. trib. Hedysareae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesHedysarum cappadocicum Boiss. trib. Hedysareae
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 2: 87 (1843)
Native RangeTurkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude800-3500m
Descriptionacaulescent, leaflets 3-5 pairs, ovate-elliptic, 3-7mm, densely sericeous, inflorescence capitate or elongate, many flowered raceme, flowers 12-17mm long
Size5-15cm
Colorpurple
Bloomspring, summer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsHedysarum grandiflorum ssp. cappadocicum (Boiss.) Boiss.
Hedysarum reesei Hub.-Mor.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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