Lupinus blaisdellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot.3: 18 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051604
Common Names
- Blaisdell's Lupine
- Lupinus blaisdellii
- Blaisdell Lupine
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Lupinus blaisdellii (also called Blaisdell'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, blue-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus blaisdellii 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 blaisdellii is a pink-purple color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and stems.
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Lupinus blaisdellii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Lupinus blaisdellii
Lupinus blaisdellii is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Nevada.
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
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus blaisdellii Eastw.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.