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ClassificationFabaceae: Astragalus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00147213
CollectorT. N. Ho, B. Bartholomew, M. F. Watson & M. G. Gilbert
Collector number1662
CountryChina
StateQinghai
GeographyAsia: East Asia (Region): China: Qinghai
LocalityBayan Har Pass, at the border between Madoi Xian and Chindu Xian, on road between Madoi and Yushu. 4600 m; 34°8'N, 97°39'E
Georeference34.1333333, 97.65 Method: Unknown
Date Collected1996-08-12
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Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00147213
HerbariumGH
FamilyFabaceae
Determination Astragalus mattam H. T. Tsai & T. T. Yü
Determination Remarks [filed under] [label name] [current name]
SubcollectionWood collection
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSelf
Preparation MethodWood
RemarksStony slope with vertial stripes of unconsolidated scree with very few plants, semiconsolidated scree with low but rich cover of broad-leafed herbs, and alpine turf, sometimes with hummocks in weeter areas with Pedicularis rhynanthoides. Perennial forming flat mat from massive softly woody rootstock; standard violet with white center with lilac veins; wings white suffused violet at base; keel violet with pale base. Growing on slopes with turf