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Lupinus × regalis Bergmans

Russell lupin (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Lupinus × regalis is a hybrid between Lupinus arboreus and Lupinus polyphyllus, and a frequent garden escape.

Dalnaspidal (VC89: East Perthshire); 2019-07-02

 Russell lupin / Lupinus × regalis: _Lupinus_ × _regalis_ is a hybrid between _Lupinus arboreus_ and _Lupinus polyphyllus_, and a frequent garden escape.

Lupinus × regalis has more sharply pointed leaves than Lupinus polyphyllus and a shorter lower lip of the calyx than Lupinus nootkatensis.

Dalnaspidal (VC89: East Perthshire); 2019-07-02

 Russell lupin / Lupinus × regalis: _Lupinus_ × _regalis_ has more sharply pointed leaves than _Lupinus polyphyllus_ and a shorter lower lip of the calyx than _Lupinus nootkatensis_.

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