Species:
arvensi-plasketti
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 313 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051585
Common Names
- Arvense Plaskett Lupine
- Plaskett Lupine
- Plaskett's Lupine
Description
Lupinus arvensi-plasketti (also called Plaskett's Lupine, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a tall, upright stem and is covered in small, yellow-orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus arvensi-plasketti is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used for its nitrogen-fixing abilities, which can improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus arvensi-plasketti is a white, five petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
Where to Find Lupinus arvensi-plasketti
Lupinus arvensi-plasketti is native to the United States and can be found in California.
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