Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howard-scottii
ID:
1052402

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 642 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051740

Common Names

  • Howard-Scott's Lupine
  • Howard-Scott Lupine
  • Howard-Scott's Annual Lupine

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Description

Lupinus howard-scottii (also called Howard-Scott's lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are usually blue or purple in color and the fruits are legumes. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, sagebrush, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus howard-scottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used to stabilize soils and provide erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus howard-scottii has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have green leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus howard-scottii is an annual or short-lived perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water overnight before planting to speed up germination.

Where to Find Lupinus howard-scottii

Lupinus howard-scottii is native to the western United States, from California to Montana. It can be found in open meadows, dry hillsides, and along roadsides.

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