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Stanleya wrightii, commonly known as Wright's prairie lupine or desert lupine, is a perennial subshrub and forb that thrives in the wild across parts of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mexico (Northeast and Northwest), and Montana. Stanleya wrightii (Latin: Stanleya wrightii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Stanleya wrightii is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Stanleya wrightii is a member native to ARI, CAL, COL, IDA, KAN, and MXE. Stanleya wrightii thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Stanleya wrightii grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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