Lupinus albus
- noun
- Specialized
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Lupinus albus
- Farmers value Lupinus albus for its high protein seeds used in animal feed.
Examples
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Because of its deep roots, Lupinus albus is effective in preventing soil erosion on slopes.
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Lupinus albus is often grown as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.
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Farmers often plant Lupinus albus for its nutritious value.
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In Europe, Lupinus albus is commonly used as animal fodder.
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Lupinus albus is widely cultivated in Europe for its nutritious seeds, which are a great source of protein for livestock.
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Due to its ability to restore nitrogen in the soil, Lupinus albus is often planted to improve land for future crops.
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Lupinus albus helps protect against soil erosion, making it a popular choice for farmers in hilly regions.
Synonyms
A plant with white flowers grown to feed animals and stop soil erosion
A plant with white flowers grown to feed animals and stop soil erosion
A plant with white flowers in the pea family that people grow for animal food and to stop soil erosion
A plant with white flowers grown for animal feed and to stop soil erosion
How Colorful
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8.5
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Lupinus + albus
This is a Latin binomial composed of the genus name Lupinus (lupin) and the species epithet albus (Latin for 'white'), so the compound literally denotes the white-flowered lupin species. Although botanical Latin is technical and may be unfamiliar to many learners, if a B1 learner knows both constituent meanings the overall sense is directly and transparently derivable.
Etymology
Lupinus albus comes from Latin: lupinus linked to the word 'wolf' because people thought the plant took nutrients from the soil like a wolf, and albus means 'white' for its pale flowers. So the name gives a clear picture of a 'white wolf' plant and its old link to soil, even though today Lupinus albus is grown for animal feed and to protect and improve soil.