Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunthii
ID:
1052428

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Agardh

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Syn. Lupini: 40 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051766

Common Names

  • Lupinus kunthii
  • Kunth's Lupine
  • Kunth Lupine

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Description

Lupinus kunthii (also called Kunth's 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 kunthii is used as a food source for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus kunthii 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 kunthii 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 kunthii can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Lupinus kunthii

Lupinus kunthii 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