Lupinus apertus
Summit Lupine
Also known as: Lupinus andersonii var. apertus C.P.Sm.
- Lupinus andersonii var. apertus C.P.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lupinus apertus (commonly known as Summit Lupine) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Lupinus, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada