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Lupinus albifrons  Benth. in Lindl.
Silver bush lupine,   Silver lupine
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Lupinus albifrons is a shrub that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Communities: Northern Coastal Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, many plant communities

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
OTHERLupinus fragrans
Information about  Lupinus albifrons from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LUAL4)

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Photos on iNaturalist

ID Tips on PlantID.net

[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat: Lupinus albifrons, silver lupine, white-leaf bush lupine, or evergreen lupine, is a species of lupine (lupin). It is native to California and Oregon, where it grows along the coast and in dry and open meadows, prairies and forest clearings. It is a member of several plant communities, including coastal sage scrub, chaparral, northern coastal scrub, foothill woodland, and yellow pine forest. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).