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Astragalus complicatus Gillies  
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAstragalus complicatus Gillies 
BibliographyBot. Misc. 3: 187 (1833)
Native Rangenw. Argentina (Mendoza)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2700-2900m
Descriptioncinereous-grey, leaflets 6-7 pairs, obovate, minute, subcarnose, stipules membranous, connate, flowers few in short raceme, pod oblong, acute, coriaceous
Size3-10cm
Color
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsTragacantha complicata (Gillies) Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGW Argentina Northwest)
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