Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grayi
ID:
179870

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts11: 126 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179199

Common Names

  • Gray's Lupine
  • Gray's Lupinus
  • Gray's Wolf's Milk

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus andersonii grayi S.Watson [valid]
  • Lupinus louise-bucariae C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus falsograyi C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus ione-grisetae C.P.Sm. [valid]

Description

Lupinus grayi (also called Gray's lupine, wild lupine, and blue lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial legume native to the western United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed sites, woodlands, and prairies. It has a low-growing, bushy habit and produces blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus grayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus grayi has bright blue flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus grayi is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by seed, and the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced at least 20 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Lupinus grayi

Lupinus grayi is native to North America. It is found in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Lupinus grayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus grayi?

Lupinus grayi

What is the common name of Lupinus grayi?

Gray's Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus grayi?

Mountain meadows and open woodlands in the western 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