Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
168898

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 235 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168227

Common Names

  • Lutescent Lupine
  • Lutescent Lupinus
  • Lutescens Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus lutescens (also called Yellow 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 lutescens is used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus lutescens is a yellow color and is about 1-2 cm long. The seed is a small, round, brown seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus lutescens 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 lutescens

Lupinus lutescens can be found in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA.

Lupinus lutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus lutescens?

Lupinus lutescens

What type of plant is Lupinus lutescens?

It is a shrub

Where does Lupinus lutescens 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