Latin name: Lupinus microcarpus Sims var. microcarpus Pronunciation: loo-PIE-nus my-kro-KAR-pus Common name: Valley lupine Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Open and disturbed areas, valley grassland, coastal sage scrub, chaparral and oak woodland below about 2500' Blooming period: April to May Name derivations: 1) Lupinus 2) microcarpus |
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