Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France48: 413 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363786
Common Names
- Lupinus gredensis
- Gredensis Lupine
- Lupine of Gredensis
Synonyms
- Lupinus rothmaleri Klink. [valid]
- Lupinus versicolor Caball. [illegitimate]
- Lupinus hispanicus bicolor (Merino) Gladst. [valid]
- Lupinus luteus bicolor Merino [valid]
- Lupinus hispanicus bicolor (Merino) Merino [valid]
- Lupinus hispanicus pelicanus Pau [unknown]
- Lupinus bicolor (Merino) Rothm. [illegitimate]
Description
Lupinus gredensis (also called Gredos Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb that is native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with a few leaves. The flowers are blue, purple, or white, and the fruits are legumes.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus gredensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus gredensis has blue-violet flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus gredensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Lupinus gredensis
Lupinus gredensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Lupinus gredensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus gredensis?
Lupinus gredensis
What type of plant is Lupinus gredensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Lupinus gredensis native to?
South America
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