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Lupinus grayi S.Watson trib. Genisteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesLupinus grayi S.Watson trib. Genisteae
BibliographyProc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 126 (1876)
Native RangeCalifornia to Nevada and nw. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude500-2500m
Descriptiondensely grey tomentose and villose, leaflets 5-11, oblanceolate, 25-35mm, acute, raceme 10-15cm with subverticillate flowers, pod shortly hirsute, 25-35mm long
Size20-35cm
Colorbluish purple
Bloomearly summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
basal cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsLupinus andersonii var. grayi S.Watson
Lupinus falsograyi C.P.Sm.
Lupinus ione-grisetae C.P.Sm.
Lupinus louise-bucariae C.P.Sm.
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, NEV Nevada)
     79 Mexico (MXN Mexico Northwest)
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