Astracantha basianica (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Podlech

Fabaceae

Collection Number[A. G. Miller 128/2]
CollectorsA. G. Miller, C. Davidson, I. Al-Shehbaz, B. Ertter, S. R. Christoph
Identified ByC. Davidson
SourceC. Davidson
Date14 June 2010
CountryIraq
KurdistanKurdistan
SulaimaniSulaimani
LocationShakh-i Pira Magrun. NW-SE trending anticline with much exposed dolomitic limestone. Rocky trail c. 1.4 km upslope from Zewe oasis (as the crow flies), north of Zewe village. 1600-2100 m elev.
Lat/LongN 35 46 22.9 E 45 14 20.0
NoteSouthwest slope, with talus of large and small boulder. Diffuse woodland of coppiced oaks. Prostrate in full sun. Rhachis spiny. Vouchered with an earlier collection.