Lupinus lacus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 371 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051767
Common Names
- Lupinus lacus
- Lake Lupine
- Lacus Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus lacus (also called Lake 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 lacus 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 lacus 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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Lupinus lacus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Lupinus lacus
Lupinus lacus 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
References
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus lacus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.