Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
363884

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia2: 66 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363216

Common Names

  • Lupinus purpurascens
  • Purple Lupine
  • Purpurascens Lupine

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Description

Lupinus purpurascens (also called Purple Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has an erect stem with purple flowers and a long, narrow seedpod.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus purpurascens is a purple color and it has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus purpurascens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lupinus purpurascens

Lupinus purpurascens can be found in North America.

Lupinus purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus purpurascens?

Lupinus purpurascens

What is the common name of Lupinus purpurascens?

Purple Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus purpurascens?

Lupinus purpurascens is found in dry mountain meadows of western 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