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Garden lupin
Lupinus polyphyllus
59.8333, 10.4372
Field Notes
Description:
The garden lupin is part of the Lupinus genus which consists of about 280 species. It is characterised by a tall trunk, on which flowers grow in a wirl like fashion at the top. The flowers are a typical 'peaflower' shape with an upper banner and two lateral wings.
Notes:
The Garden Lupin, native to the US, was introduced to Europe via UK in the 1870s. Since then it has spread across the European continent including Norway. Here it is a popular garden plant, but has also become a nuisance species, rapidly spreading and taking over the habitat of local wildflowers.
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PublishedJune 8, 2011
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