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Anthyllis polycephala Desf. trib. Loteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAnthyllis polycephala Desf. trib. Loteae
BibliographyFl. Atlant. 2: 150 (1798)
Native Ranges. Spain, Algeria to Morocco
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude400-1400m
Descriptionleaves pinnate, leaflets 13-15 pairs. narrowly elliptic on both faces white or silvery hirsute, flowers 10-15 in small, dense clusters, producing raceme
Size30-60cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAnthyllis podocephala Boiss.
Anthyllis polycephala var. ballii Pau
Anthyllis polycephala var. fontanesii Maire
Anthyllis polycephala var. gomarica Maire
Anthyllis polycephala var. megatlantica Emb.
Anthyllis polycephala var. podocephala (Boiss.) Pau & Font Quer
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco)
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