Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 151 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363851
Common Names
- Jamesonianus Lupine
- Jamesonianus
- Lupinus Jamesonianus
Description
Lupinus jamesonianus (also called Jameson's Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is typically found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has a single stem, with a height of up to 1 m, and is covered with silky hairs. Its leaves are divided into 7-11 leaflets, and its flowers are blue or purple in color.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus jamesonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus jamesonianus has blue-violet flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus jamesonianus is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Lupinus jamesonianus
Lupinus jamesonianus can be found in the wild in Mexico.
Lupinus jamesonianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus jamesonianus?
Lupinus jamesonianus
What is the common name of Lupinus jamesonianus?
Jameson's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus jamesonianus?
Grassy hillsides and open woodlands
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