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Anderson, Wynn
Lupinus concinnus
Lupinus concinnus J. Agardh
Bajada Lupine, Annual Lupine, Nipomo Mesa Annual Lupine
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LUCO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This is a 2-6 in., upright to somewhat sprawling, annual lupine. Its reddish-purple flowers, with white central spots, bloom in loose, terminal clusters. Leaves are palmately compound.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: S.w. U.S. & adjacent Mex.
Native Habitat: Sandy, desert areas; grama grasslands
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy soils.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed.Seed Treatment: Seeds to do not require pretreatment.
Commercially Avail: yes
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiBibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1985 VOL. 2, NO.1 - A Glorious Spring, Lupines in Landscapes, Director's Report, Notable Quote, Wild...Additional resources
USDA: Find Lupinus concinnus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lupinus concinnus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lupinus concinnus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-03Research By: TWC Staff