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Lupinus villosus Willd. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Lupinus villosus Willd. (Lupinus villosus Willd.)
Plantae

Lupinus villosus Willd.

Lupinus villosus Willd.

Lupinus villosus Willd. is a perennial dicot that grows in sandy habitats of the southeastern US, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Family
Genus
Lupinus
Order
Fabales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Lupinus villosus Willd.

Taxonomic Identification

Lupinus villosus Willd. is a perennial dicot plant species.

Floral and Foliage Characteristics

This species produces pink flowers, and its leaves are densely covered with silver hairs.

Root Structure and Cultivation Challenges

It has a deep taproot, which makes it difficult to grow commercially.

Faunal Interactions

It attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds.

Distribution and Habitat

In terms of distribution and habitat, it grows in well-drained sandy habitats in parts of Florida and the Southeastern United States.

Photo: (c) Rob Diaz de Villegas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rob Diaz de Villegas

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae Lupinus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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