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erect, then open with reclinate stems after anthesis.  Vicia 15435
(227590) is also a perennial forming a low spreading dense bush and
thrives upon rocky volcanic slopes of high elevations.  It appears
to be less palatable than V. monantha, but both should be given close
attention to detect any unusually palatable individuals which may
appear under multiplication culture.  Both make a quick foliaceous
growth during the short growing season prevailing at such high elevations.
The possibility of the existence of segregating palatable
forms among such populations has been noted above with Hordeum
kurdistanicum.
        