Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barkeri
ID:
168744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.25: t. 56 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168073

Common Names

  • Barker's Lupine
  • Barker Lupine
  • Barker's Lupinus

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus elegans barkeri (Lindl.) C.P.Sm. [valid]

Description

Lupinus barkeri (also called Barker's lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus barkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its seeds are used to make a flour-like substance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus barkeri is a blue-violet, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, flattened, dark brown seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, upright, and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus barkeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lupinus barkeri

Lupinus barkeri is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Lupinus barkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus barkeri?

Lupinus barkeri

What is the family of Lupinus barkeri?

Fabaceae

Where is Lupinus barkeri found?

United States

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

References