Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis
Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Algeria | Egypt | Gulf States | Iran | Iraq | Kuwait | Libya | Morocco | Oman | Pakistan | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Socotra | Tunisia | Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Astragalus
- Species:
- Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, native pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Legume seeds typically benefit from scarification; specific data for this subspecies not documented.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Put in deep pot; protect from damping off