Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intortus
ID:
1052417

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 339 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051755

Common Names

  • Lupinus intortus
  • Twisted Lupine
  • Tangled Lupine

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Description

Lupinus intortus (also called Twisted lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually blue or purple in color. It is commonly found in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, open woodlands, and coastal bluffs.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus intortus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus intortus is a purple-blue, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus intortus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to about 8 inches apart. Lupinus intortus can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Lupinus intortus

Lupinus intortus 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