Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mearnsii
ID:
364449

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 26 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363781

Common Names

  • Lupinus mearnsii
  • Mearnsii Lupine
  • Lupine of Mearnsii

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Description

Lupinus mearnsii (also called Mearns' Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb that is native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with a few leaves. The flowers are blue, purple, or white, and the fruits are legumes.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus mearnsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lisianthius purpurascens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lisianthius purpurascens is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Lupinus mearnsii

Lupinus mearnsii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Lupinus mearnsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lisianthius purpurascens?

Lisianthius purpurascens

What is the common name of Lisianthius purpurascens?

Purple-tinged lisianthius

What is the natural habitat of Lisianthius purpurascens?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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