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Astragalus niveus (Rydb.) Barneby sect. Leucophysa 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus niveus (Rydb.) Barneby sect. Leucophysa
BibliographyLeafl. W. Bot. 4: 55 (1944)
Native Rangenw. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or. Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Descriptionsilvery hirsute, leaves 5-12cm, leaflets remote, 9-13, narrow, oblong, 2-8mm, flowers 5-20, corolla 10-15mm, pod patent, 2-4cm, spherical, papery
Size20-35cm
Colorpink-purple
Bloomspring, early summer
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 magdalenae var. niveus (Rydb.) Barneby
Phaca nivea Rydb.
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXN Mexico Northwest)
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