Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapidicola
ID:
168888

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
ildis

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club51: 306 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168217

Common Names

  • Rock Lupine
  • Lupinus lapidicola
  • Rock Lupine

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Description

Lupinus lapidicola (also called Rock-Dwelling Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and it grows in rocky, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus lapidicola is used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus lapidicola has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus lapidicola is an annual herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lupinus lapidicola

Lupinus lapidicola is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Lupinus lapidicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus lapidicola?

Lupinus lapidicola

What type of plant is Lupinus lapidicola?

It is a shrub

Where does Lupinus lapidicola grow?

It grows in the Andes region of South America

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