Lupinus conicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names

Lupinus conicus (also called Cone-Fruited Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Lupinus conicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its seeds are also used to make a flour-like substance.

Lupinus conicus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

Lupinus conicus is a species of lupine native to the western United States. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with a deep taproot. The leaves are palmately compound with 5–9 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 1.5–2 cm long, produced in a dense spike 1–3 cm long. Cultivation and propagation of Lupinus conicus is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly, and they should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Deadheading the flowers will help to keep the plant blooming longer. Lupinus conicus is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.

Lupinus conicus is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

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