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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.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CANative 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 BeesSpecial 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 PlantsFNA: Find Lupinus stiversii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lupinus stiversii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-08-19Research By: TWC Staff