Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyallii
ID:
168900

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts7: 334 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168229

Common Names

  • Mountain Lupine
  • Lyall's Lupine
  • Sky Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus lepidus lyallii (A.Gray) Detling [valid]
  • Lupinus lyallii lyallii [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus lyallii sub. alcis-temporis (C.P.Sm.) B.J.Cox
Lupinus lyallii sub. washoensis (A.Heller) B.J.Cox
Lupinus lyallii sub. minutifolius (Eastw.) B.J.Cox
Lupinus lyallii sub. lyallii
Lupinus lyallii var. fruticulosus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus lyallii var. villosus Jeps.
Lupinus lyallii sub. subpandens C.P.Sm. & D.B.Dunn
Lupinus lyallii sub. minurifolius (Eastw.) B.J.Cox
Lupinus lyallii var. macroflorus B.J.Cox
Lupinus lyallii var. roguensis B.J.Cox

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus lyallii is a purple-blue 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 lyallii 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 lyallii

Lupinus lyallii can be found in the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the USA.

Lupinus lyallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus lyallii?

Lupinus lyallii

What type of plant is Lupinus lyallii?

It is a shrub

Where does Lupinus lyallii 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

References