Nitrogen-fixing lupines (IMAGE)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Nitrogen-fixing lupines

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Nitrogen-fixing lupines (with purple flowers) were introduced in Iceland to restore soils, but have taken over the vegetation in some areas. 

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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies / Sarah Batterman

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