Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albert-smithianus
ID:
168701

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 279 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168030

Common Names

  • Lupinus albert-smithianus
  • Albert-Smith's Lupine
  • Albert-Smith's Blue Lupine

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Description

Lupinus albert-smithianus (also called Albert-Smith's Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has blue flowers and albert-smithianus leaves, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus albert-smithianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus albert-smithianus has blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus albert-smithianus can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart and should be fertilized regularly. Deadheading of spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Lupinus albert-smithianus

Lupinus albert-smithianus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.

Lupinus albert-smithianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus albert-smithianus?

Lupinus albert-smithianus

What is the common name of Lupinus albert-smithianus?

Albert-Smith's Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus albert-smithianus?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

Species in the Lupinus genus

Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family