August 1997.
Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China
Locality: 30 km southwest of Zhaosu County, Xinjiang.
Coordinates: 42.8775, 80.8800
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Elevation: 1620m.
Environment description: Ungrazed dryland meadow. Very dry site in rain shadow of Tian Shan Mountains. Clay loam soil. Slope is 1% with southwest aspect.
Comment: Other Species: Achnatherum splendens, Heteropappus altaicus, Stipa capillata, Carex spp., Seriphidium transiilense.
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