Thermopsis villosa
Aaron's Rod, Carolina Lupin
Also known as: Baptisia villosa (Walter) Elliott +5 more
- Baptisia villosa (Walter) Elliott
- Baptisia villosa (Walter) Nutt.
- Lasinia fulva Raf.
- Podalyria villosa (Walter) Michx.
- Sophora villosa Walter
- Thermopsis caroliniana M.A.Curtis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Thermopsis villosa (commonly known as Aaron's Rod or Carolina-lupin) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont