Astracantha deinacantha (Boiss.)Podl.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Astracantha Podl.
Tribe: Galegeae
References: [1868]

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Other names:

• Astragalus deinacanthus Boiss. [Synonym] [1868]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Herb [1867]
  • Shrub [1867]
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial [1867]
• Stems:
  • Not climbing [1867]
• Source(s):
  • 1991(W Asia)Lock JM & Simpson K

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Geographical Distribution:

• Asia [1867]
  • Iran [1867]

• Middle East [1869]
  • Syria [1869]
  • Turkey in Asia [1869]

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Notes:

• Afghanistan material so named at Kew is probably A.elisabethae.
  
• Parsa's record is the only evidence for occurrence in Iran. [1867]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:37:38