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White Lupin

Lupinus albus, commonly known as the white lupin, is a species of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae native to the northeastern Mediterranean region. It is also a traditional pulse cultivated across the Mediterranean region and elsewhere.

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Research Mentions

bioRxiv → · preprint

White lupins deploy novel root acids to unlock soil phosphorus

Understanding how lupins unlock phosphorus from soil could lead to crops that need far less chemi...

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White lupin crop has two separate ancient birthplaces

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Lupinus albus
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Lupinus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Hardiness: Zone 6
Habit: herb
Bloom: Late Summer