Lupinus albus
European White Lupin, Mediterranean White Lupin
Also known as: Lupinus albus subsp. graceus (Boiss. & Spruner) Franco & P.Silva +2 more
- Lupinus albus subsp. graceus (Boiss. & Spruner) Franco & P.Silva
- Lupinus hirsutus Eichawald
- Lupinus varius Lojac.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, Lupinus albus (commonly known as European white lupin or Mediterranean white lupin) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, Sicilia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Azores, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Chile Central, Corse, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Kirgizistan, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Queensland, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Ukraine, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms