Lupinus argenteus
Silver Stem Lupine, Silver Stemmed Lupine
Other regional names: Silvery Lupine
- Silvery Lupine
Also known as: Lupinus argentus Pursh +5 more
- Lupinus argentus Pursh
- Lupinus foliosus Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
- Lupinus holosericeus Torr. & A.Gray
- Lupinus holosericeus var. holosericeus
- Lupinus leucopsis var. utahensis S.Watson
- Lupinus porteiwestgardiae C.P.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lupinus argenteus (commonly known as Silver-stem Lupine or Silver-Stemmed Lupine) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Lupinus is notably large, comprising more than 550 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms