Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas
Source:
tro
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Fl. Bor.-Amer.1: 165 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055502
Common Names
- Lupinus albicaulis
- White-Stemmed Lupine
- White-Stemmed Lupin
- White-Stemmed Lupinus
Description
Lupinus albicaulis (also called White-stemmed Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has pinnate leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus albicaulis is used as an ornamental plant, for hedges, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lupinus albicaulis var. shastensis (A.Heller) C.P.Sm.
Lupinus albicaulis var. albicaulis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus albicaulis is a small, blue-violet, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green seedling with a single pair of leaflets.
Where to Find Lupinus albicaulis
Lupinus albicaulis can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
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