Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wyethii
ID:
175455

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts8: 525 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174784

Common Names

  • Wyeth Lupine
  • Wyeth's Lupine
  • Wyeth Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus wyethii (also called Wyeth's Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that is native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, dry meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus wyethii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus wyethii sub. tetonensis (A.Nelson) B.J.Cox & D.B.Dunn
Lupinus wyethii sub. wyethii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus wyethii has bright blue flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval. The seedlings are small and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus wyethii is a perennial plant native to western North America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Lupinus wyethii

Lupinus wyethii is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Lupinus wyethii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus wyethii?

Lupinus wyethii

What is the common name of Lupinus wyethii?

Wyeth lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus wyethii?

Dry, sandy soils in open areas

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