Status:
valid
Authors:
Wooton & Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.16: 138 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169223
Common Names
- Sierra Blanca Lupine
- Sierra White Lupine
- Sierra Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus sierrae-blancae aquilinus (Wooton & Standl.) Fleak & D.B.Dunn [valid]
- Lupinus sierrae-blancae sierrae-blancae [unknown]
- Lupinus aquilinus Wooton & Standl. [valid]
Description
Lupinus sierrae-blancae (also called Sierra Blanca Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has blue-violet flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus sierrae-blancae is used as a source of food, forage, and medicine, as well as for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus sierrae-blancae has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus sierrae-blancae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in spring or early summer. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Lupinus sierrae-blancae
Lupinus sierrae-blancae is native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. It can be found in meadows and along roadsides at elevations of 5,000 to 8,000 feet.
Lupinus sierrae-blancae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus sierrae-blancae?
Lupinus sierrae-blancae
What is the common name of Lupinus sierrae-blancae?
Sierra Blanca Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus sierrae-blancae?
Mountain slopes and meadows in California and Oregon
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