Thermopsis lanceolata

Thermopsis lanceolata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Faboideae
Genus:	Thermopsis
Species:	T. lanceolata
Binomial name
Thermopsis lanceolata R.Br.[1]
Synonyms
Thermopsis sibirica Czefr.

Thermopsis lanceolata, the tapered false lupin (or lupine), is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Russia (Siberia), Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal and China (Hebei Sheng, Gansu Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Shaanxi Sheng, Qinghai Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu (s.)).[2] Growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and broad, this herbaceous perennial has grey-green leaves and erect tapering panicles of pale yellow, pea-like flowers in spring. It is closely related to the familiar lupins of gardens, but with a more bushy appearance.[3]

The plant is tough and resilient, tolerating a wide range of growing conditions, but resents disturbance.

The Latin specific epithet lanceolata means 'spear-shaped', in reference to the leaves.[4]

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References

1. "Thermopsis lanceolata". International Legume Database & Information Service – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
2. "Thermopsis lanceolata". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
3. "Thermopsis lanceolata". RHS. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
4. Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.