Calflora Taxon Report
Lupinus argenteus  Pursh
Silvery lupine
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2011 Steve Matson
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2024 Mike Russler
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2024 Alaine Arslan
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2018 Cynthia Powell
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2018 Cynthia Powell
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2017 Adam Chasey
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2011 Steve Matson
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2024 Dana York
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2022 Steve Woodward
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2022 Steve Woodward
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2011 Steve Matson
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2008 Steve Matson
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2005 Steve Matson
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2019 R.A. Chasey
Lupinus argenteus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Subspecies and Varieties:
Genus: Lupinus
Family: Fabaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot
Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Habitat: slopes

Communities: Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest, Bristle-cone Pine Forest, Northern Juniper Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
iNatLupinus caudatus var. caudatus
OTHERLupinus corymbosus
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[Wikipedia] Butterfly & Bird Food Source: The plant is an important food source for butterflies. It also attracts birds and hummingbirds.[4] It is a host for the Arrowhead Blue (Glaucopsyche piasus) butterfly. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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