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Vick, Albert F. W.

Lupinus stiversii

Lupinus stiversii Kellogg

Harlequin Annual Lupine, Harlequin Lupine

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LUST2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

A freely branched plant with racemes of 3-colored pea flowers, rose-pink, yellow, and white.

The unusual coloration of the flower immediately distinguishes this species and accounts for one of its common names.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: Western slopes of Sierra Nevada south to southern California mountains.
Native Habitat: Open, sandy or gravelly areas in oak and pine woodlands.

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees
Special Value to Bumble Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lupinus stiversii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lupinus stiversii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lupinus stiversii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-08-19
Research By: TWC Staff

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