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Astragalus cyri

Astragalus cyri is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Astragalus cyri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
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]

Astragalus purpureus Fomin.

Description

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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

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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

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  1. 1 2 3 "Astragalus cyri Fomin ex Grossh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  2. 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.
  3. 1 2 "Mtkvris Atsragalusi". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
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