Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 593 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052658
Common Names
- Pucapucensis Lupine
- Pucapuc Lupine
- Pucapuc's Lupine
Description
Lupinus pucapucensis (also called Pucapuca Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands. It has blue and white flowers and is a member of the Fabaceae family.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus pucapucensis is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus pucapucensis is a yellow-orange color with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, bean-like shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
Where to Find Lupinus pucapucensis
Lupinus pucapucensis is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Utah and New Mexico.
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