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False-lupines (Thermopsis)
False-lupines is native to temperate North America and east Asia. They are herbaceous perennials. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About False-lupines
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Attributes of False-lupines
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of False-lupines
Distribution of False-lupines
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Distribution Map of False-lupines
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for False-lupines
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False-lupines comprises perennial plants that require moderate care, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Optimal growth occurs in temperate climates. Regular watering is essential, particularly during the growing season, while ensuring good drainage to avoid root rot. False-lupines is susceptible to pests like aphids and issues such as powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations include mulching for winter protection and reducing watering in the dormant period. Vigilance for pests and fungal diseases is crucial year-round.
How to Water False-lupines?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for False-lupines?
How to Plant False-lupines?
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7 most common species：
False Lupin
False Lupin, or Thermopsis montana, gets its Latin name because it grows in the mountains, or at higher elevations. This pretty flower is often grown as an ornamental flower, but is suspected to be toxic.
Lanceleaf thermopsis
Lanceleaf thermopsis (Thermopsis lanceolata) is a good garden plant because of its attractive yellow flowers and its resilience and ease of growth. It looks similar to traditional garden lupins but has a more bushy growth form. Lanceleaf thermopsis emerges from the soil in the spring as a unique black color but quickly fades to green. The specific epithet, lanceaola, means "spear-shaped" and refers to the plant's long thin leaves.
Prairie thermopsis
Prairie thermopsis (Thermopsis rhombifolia) is indigenous to North America. There, you’ll find it flourishing in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The brilliant yellow flowers can be used to make dyes, and wildlife love to eat both the stems and long green seed pods.
California goldenbanner
California goldenbanner (Thermopsis californica) is endemic to California. The species includes several varieties, some of which are commonly called "false lupine" due to their appearance. California goldenbanner is considered an "imperiled species" due to its low numbers, limited range, and ease with which it can be destroyed by livestock or off-road vehicles.
Chinese false lupin
Chinese false lupin (Thermopsis chinensis) is a popular ornamental plant in both natural and hybrid forms. It is prized for its attractive yellow flowers and ease of growth. The flowers look best in mass plantings in meadows and perennial gardens. These flowers are a great way to attract bees to the garden.
Aaron's rod
Thermopsis villosa, or Aaron's rod, is an herbaceous plant in the legume family. Its native range is in North America, in the southern Appalachian mountains. It is found elsewhere as an escape from cultivation.
Spreadfruit goldenbanner
Spreadfruit goldenbanner is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its upright, branching growth and vibrant yellow pea-like flowers that bloom in spring. This species often thrives in open, sunny environments, with its deep roots allowing survival in well-drained soils. The compound leaves, divided into three leaflets, and the spreading clusters of flowers give spreadfruit goldenbanner a bushy appearance, signaling the start of the warmer seasons in its native habitats.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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False-lupines
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False-lupines is native to temperate North America and east Asia. They are herbaceous perennials.
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Key Facts About False-lupines
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Attributes of False-lupines
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of False-lupines
Distribution of False-lupines
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Distribution Map of False-lupines
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for False-lupines
Feedback
False-lupines comprises perennial plants that require moderate care, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Optimal growth occurs in temperate climates. Regular watering is essential, particularly during the growing season, while ensuring good drainage to avoid root rot. False-lupines is susceptible to pests like aphids and issues such as powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations include mulching for winter protection and reducing watering in the dormant period. Vigilance for pests and fungal diseases is crucial year-round.
How to Water False-lupines?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for False-lupines?
How to Plant False-lupines?
Exploring the False-lupines Plants
Feedback
7 most common species：
False Lupin
False Lupin, or Thermopsis montana, gets its Latin name because it grows in the mountains, or at higher elevations. This pretty flower is often grown as an ornamental flower, but is suspected to be toxic.
Lanceleaf thermopsis
Lanceleaf thermopsis (Thermopsis lanceolata) is a good garden plant because of its attractive yellow flowers and its resilience and ease of growth. It looks similar to traditional garden lupins but has a more bushy growth form. Lanceleaf thermopsis emerges from the soil in the spring as a unique black color but quickly fades to green. The specific epithet, lanceaola, means "spear-shaped" and refers to the plant's long thin leaves.
Prairie thermopsis
Prairie thermopsis (Thermopsis rhombifolia) is indigenous to North America. There, you’ll find it flourishing in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The brilliant yellow flowers can be used to make dyes, and wildlife love to eat both the stems and long green seed pods.
California goldenbanner
California goldenbanner (Thermopsis californica) is endemic to California. The species includes several varieties, some of which are commonly called "false lupine" due to their appearance. California goldenbanner is considered an "imperiled species" due to its low numbers, limited range, and ease with which it can be destroyed by livestock or off-road vehicles.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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