Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
1052369

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot.2: 279 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051707

Common Names

  • Fragrans Lupine
  • Fragrant Lupine
  • Fragrant Annual Lupine

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Description

Lupinus fragrans (also called Fragrant Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus fragrans is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus fragrans is a deep blue color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus fragrans is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.

Where to Find Lupinus fragrans

Lupinus fragrans can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Utah.

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