Thermopsis montana
False Lupin, Golden Pea
Other regional names: Mountain Golden Banner +2 more
- Mountain Golden Banner
- Mountain Goldenbanner
- Yellow Pea
Also known as: Thermopsis fabacea var. montana (Nutt.) A.Gray +1 more
- Thermopsis fabacea var. montana (Nutt.) A.Gray
- Thermopsis rhombifolia var. montana (Nutt.) Isely
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Thermopsis montana (commonly known as False Lupin or Golden-Pea) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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)
Great Britain, Newfoundland, Québec
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms