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Plant Name:
Broadleaf Lupine
Scientific Name:
Lupinus latifolius
Description:
Broadleaf Lupine is a native perennial plant with tall spikes of showy, pea-like flowers. The flowers can range in color from purple and blue to pink and white. The plant has distinct broad leaves that are palmately compound.
Habitat:
Open meadows, prairies, slopes, dry forests
Fauna:
Broadleaf Lupine attracts various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. It also serves as a host plant for certain butterfly species.
Growing Conditions:
Broadleaf Lupine prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in full sun.
Uses:
Broadleaf Lupine is often used in wildflower gardens and natural landscapes for its ornamental value. It is also important for nitrogen fixation in the soil.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Broadleaf Lupine is sometimes called "Bigleaf Lupine" or "Broad-Leaved Lupine".
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Forest & Kim Starr
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