Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sierrae-blancae
ID:
169894

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

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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.

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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

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.