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Chesneya depressa (Oliv.) Popov trib. Galegeae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesChesneya depressa (Oliv.) Popov trib. Galegeae
BibliographyByull. Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ. 15(Suppl.): 10 (1927)
Native RangePakistan to w. Himalaya
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-2500m
Descriptionleaves imparipinnate, leaflets 2-5mm, obovate to elliptic-obovate, entire, mucronate, adaxially tomentose, abaxially sericeous, flowers solitary, axillary, pedicellate
Size3-7cm
Colorrose, yellow
Bloomearly summer
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
basal cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsCalophaca depressa Oliv.
Chesniella depressa (Oliv.) Boriss.
Territory4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (PAK Pakistan, WHM West Himalaya)
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