Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycarpus
ID:
169853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Pittonia1: 171 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169182

Common Names

  • Old Man Lupine
  • Woolly Lupine
  • California Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus micranthus Douglas ex Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Lupinus bicolor micranthus B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Lupinus polycarpus grandiflorus Davidson & Moxley [unknown]

Description

Lupinus polycarpus (also called Many-fruit Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus polycarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus polycarpus has bright blue flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus polycarpus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage.

Where to Find Lupinus polycarpus

Lupinus polycarpus can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico.

Lupinus polycarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus polycarpus?

Lupinus polycarpus

What is the common name of Lupinus polycarpus?

Many-flowered Lupine

What is the natural range of Lupinus polycarpus?

North 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