Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressus
ID:
168811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club30: 255 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168140

Common Names

  • Depressed Lupine
  • Depressed Larkspur
  • Low Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus argenteus depressus (Rydb.) C.L.Hitchc. [valid]

Description

Lupinus depressus (also called Low 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.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus depressus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. Its seeds are edible and can be used to make flour, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus depressus has a light blue flower and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are hairy and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus depressus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Lupinus depressus

Lupinus depressus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Lupinus depressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus depressus?

Lupinus depressus

What is the common name of Lupinus depressus?

Depressed lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus depressus?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral

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