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Cressler, Alan

Lupinus westianus

Lupinus westianus Small

Gulf Coast Lupine, Small's Lupine

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LUWE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Endemic to Florida.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: To about 42 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers bluish-purple.

Distribution

USA: FL

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-10-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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