VE. = 
only fastened by a single main-root. The cushion is often 
higher on the south than on the north side. 
Fig. 19. Astragalus lasiosemius Bois. Leaflets for the most part 
fallen off. (ab. */1). 
It is filled with remains of leaves. The leaves are aci- 
cular, 1—1,5 cm long. The beautiful sessile flowers blossom 
earlier on the north side of the cushion than on thé south 
side. The fruit has a winged calyx. 
