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Lupinus crassus Payson trib. Genisteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesLupinus crassus Payson trib. Genisteae
BibliographyBot. Gaz. 60: 376 (1915)
Native Rangese. Colorado to Utah and New Mexico
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1500-1800m
Descriptionleaves palmatipinnate, leaflets obovate, carnose, appressed strigose to glabrous, inflorescence erect, flowers 5-10mm, open, pod 2cm long
Size15-20cm
Colorwhite, pinkish
Bloomearly summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny 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 ammophilus var. crassus (Payson) Isely
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (COL Colorado)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (UTA Utah)
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico)
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