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.Chen, C. J. (1994). Taxonomy of Thermopsis (Fabaceae) in North America. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 81:4 714-42.
Varieties Varieties include:CalFlora Thermopsis californica var. argentata — silvery false lupine; endemic to Northern California. CalFlora Database: Thermopsis californica var. argentata Thermopsis californica var. californica — endemic to coastal California.CalFlora Database: Thermopsis californica var. californica Thermopsis californica var. semota — velvety false lupine; endemic to the Peninsular Ranges. CalFlora Database: Thermopsis californica var. semota
References
External links CalFlora Database: Thermopsis californica (California goldenbanner) Jepson Manual: Thermopsis californica Thermopsis californica — U.C. Photo gallery