Thermopsis californica

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Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Genus Thermopsis Rank Species		Order Fabales Subfamily Faboideae Scientific name Thermopsis californica

Similar Thermopsis gracilis, Thermopsis macrophylla, Thermopsis villosa, Thermopsis rhombifolia, Thermopsis montana

Thermopsis californica, known by the common name California goldenbanner, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family.

The plant is endemic to California, from regions in San Diego County and Southern California, to Modoc County and northeastern California.

It was previously included within the species Thermopsis macrophylla.

Varieties

Varieties include:

Thermopsis californica var. argentata — silvery false lupine; endemic to Northern California.

Thermopsis californica var. californica — endemic to coastal California.

Thermopsis californica var. semota — velvety false lupine; endemic to the Peninsular Ranges.

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