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Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus
Lupinus densiflorus Benth. var. aureus (Kellogg) Munz
Golden Lupine, Whitewhorl Lupine
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lupinus densiflorus var. menziesii, Lupinus densiflorus var. perfistulosus, Lupinus menziesii
USDA Symbol: LUDEA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An 8-16 in. annual lupine with a short spike of yellow, pea-like flowers often edged with red-purple.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Mendocino & Colusa Cos. to n. Santa Barbara Co.
Native Habitat: Dry banks & slopes below 2500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry 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 Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Seeds to do not require pretreatment.
Commercially Avail: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff