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Lupinus excubitus

Lupinus excubitus M.E. Jones

Grape Soda Lupine

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: luex

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , NV

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.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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