Biology:Lupinus villosus

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Short description: Species of legume

Lupinus villosus
Lupinus villosus illustration.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lupinus
Species:
L. villosus
Binomial name
Lupinus villosus
Willd.

Lupinus villosus, commonly known as lady lupine, pink sandhill lupine, or hairy lupine, is a flowering plant species in the genus Lupinus.[1]

Description

The species has pink flowers and a deep taproot that makes it difficult to grow commercially. It is a perennial dicot and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The leaves are densely covered with silver hairs.[2]

Distribution and habitat

It grows in parts of Florida and the Southeastern United States[3] in well drained sandy habitats.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q12841446 entry