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Anthyllis montana L. trib. Loteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAnthyllis montana L. trib. Loteae
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 719 (1753)
Native RangeAlps, Apennines, s. Spain, Algeria
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude200-2700m
Descriptiongrey sericeous, leaves pinnate, leaflets narrowly elliptic to oblong, entire, flowers in dense, globular head
Size2-25cm
Colorpale purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAnthyllis depressa (Lange) Willk.
Anthyllis montana var. atropurpurea Vuk.
Anthyllis montana var. depressa Lange
Anthyllis montana var. genuina Rouy
Anthyllis montana ssp. hispanica (Degen & Hervier) Cullen
Anthyllis montana var. hispanica Degen & Hervier
Anthyllis montana f. hispanica (Degen & Hervier) É.Rev.
Anthyllis montana var. intermedia Rouy
Anthyllis montana var. sericea Jeanb. & Timb.-Lagr.
Barba-jovis montana (L.) Moench
Pogonotis montana (L.) Fourr.
Vulneraria montana (L.) Scop.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria)
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