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| Astragalus cyri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. cyri |
| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus cyri Fomin ex Grossh. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Astragalus purpureus Fomin. | |
Astragalus cyri is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Description
[edit]Astragalus cyri is an ornamental legume with purple flowers.[2] It is a perennial.[1]
The species grows in temperate middle montane habitats in southern and eastern Georgia.[2][1] It is found in dry, rocky, areas, at elevations from 600 to 1,400 metres.[3]
Conservation
[edit]In 2024, Astragalus cyri was assessed as endangered. It occurs occurs across an area of around 170km2[3] and faces habitat loss due to urban development.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Astragalus cyri Fomin ex Grossh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 Solomon, James Clinton; Shulʹkina, Tatʹi͡ana; Schatz, George E (2014). Red list of the endemic plants of the Caucasus : Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, and Turkey. Vol. 125. Missouri Botanical Garden Press. ISBN 0915279827.
- 1 2 "Mtkvris Atsragalusi". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
External links
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Data related to Astragalus cyri at Wikispecies
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