Lupinus formosus
Summer Lupine
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lupinus formosus (commonly known as Summer Lupine) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating 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. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon
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