Astragalus macrocarpus subsp. lefkarensis (Lefkara Milk-Vetch)
Botanical Information
Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Astragalus |
Species | macrocarpus |
Subspecies | lefkarensis |
Origin | Cyprus, in the villages of Lefkara, Asgata, Alaminos and Kelokedara. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 30-60 cm |
Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A critically endangered plant which is drought-resistant due to its thick hairs. An erect, hearty stem with alternating leaves and clusters of yellow flowers which grow from the leaf axils. |
Habitat | Mountain slopes in low-growing secondary vegetation. |
Leaf Description | Alternating leaves, composed of 15-30 leaflets, longer than they are wide. |
Flower Description | Vibrant yellow flowers in groups of 3-9. |