Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
169860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 309 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169189

Common Names

  • Pringle's Lupine
  • Pringlei Lupine
  • Pringlei Blue Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus aschenbornii pringlei (Rose) C.P.Sm. in Sm. [valid]

Description

Lupinus pringlei (also called Pringle's 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 pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei

Lupinus pringlei is native to the Sierra Madre Occidental region of Mexico.

Lupinus pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus pringlei?

Lupinus pringlei

What is the common name of Lupinus pringlei?

Pringle's Lupine

What is the natural range of Lupinus pringlei?

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