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Lupinus affinis

J. G. Agardh

Fleshy lupine

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Lupinus affinis is a species of lupine known by the common name fleshy lupine. It is native to the California Coast Ranges from the San Francisco Bay Area north, and into southern Oregon, where it is an uncommon member of the flora in several areas.

Description

A temperate herb in the Fabaceae family where young leaves have been traditionally roasted and eaten as greens.

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Edible Uses

The young leaves have been roasted and eaten as greens.

Traditional Uses

The young leaves have been roasted and eaten as greens.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

References (1)

  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 320

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