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Lupinus plattensis

Lupinus plattensis S. Watson

Nebraska Lupine, Dune Bluebonnet

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Lupinus glabratus, Lupinus ornatus var. glabratus

USDA Symbol: LUPL

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Found in Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, far northeastern New Mexico, and far northwestern Texas, Lupinus plattensis has blue flowers with a dark spot on the standard and paddle-shaped leaflets.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , NE , NM , OK , TX , WY

Benefit

Warning: Plants in the genus Lupinus, especially the seeds, can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, different plant parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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.

Bibliography

Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: TWC Staff

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