Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holwayorum
ID:
171588

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 172 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170917

Common Names

  • Holway's Lupine
  • Holway Lupine
  • Lupine Holwayorum

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Description

Lupinus holwayorum (also called Lupinus holwayorum, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus holwayorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used to make dyes and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus holwayorum has blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus holwayorum is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by cuttings.

Where to Find Lupinus holwayorum

Lupinus holwayorum is found in the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir in Baja California, Mexico.

Lupinus holwayorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus holwayorum?

Lupinus holwayorum

What is the common name of Lupinus holwayorum?

Holway's lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus holwayorum?

Dry, rocky slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington

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