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Astragalus barbatus Lam. sect. Stereothrix 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus barbatus Lam. sect. Stereothrix
BibliographyEncycl. 1: 314 (1783)
Native Rangee. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1200-3100m
Descriptionstems densely hirsute, leaves 4-6cm, leaflets 6-8 pairs, linear-elliptic, pilose, flowers 15-25 in ovoid spike, calyx tubular, adpressed setose, corolla 13-20mm, pod 1cm
Size10-15cm
Coloryellow, yellowish white
Bloomlate spring
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
SynonymsAlopecias barbatus (Lam.) Steven
Tragacantha barbata (Lam.) Kuntze
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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