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Caragana pygmaea Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Caragana pygmaea plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Himalayas, Siberia It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Caragana pygmaea Family: Leguminosae Author: (L.)DC. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Desert land at high altitudes with virtually no rain in the growing season, 3600 - 4800 metres[145, 146].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or very well-drained soil[1, 11, 200]. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land[1, 11].
A very ornamental plant[1], it prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, it does not grow so well in mild maritime areas such as the western half of Britain.
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
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