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Astragalus apiculatus Gontsch. sect. Caprini 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus apiculatus Gontsch. sect. Caprini
BibliographyFl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 5: 668 (1937)
Native RangeCentral Asia (Pamir)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude2700-3100m
Descriptionleaves 9-10cm, leaflets 20-26 pairs, ovate, 6-8mm, whitish, cartilagineous-mucronate, softly hirsute, flowers amongst leaves, 18-20mm long, pod sparsely white lanate, unilocular
Size6-15cm
Coloryellow
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
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (TZK Tadzhikistan)
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