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Wild Lupine
Lupinus perennis

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) Other common names: Perennial Lupine

French names: Lupin vivace

Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae)

Flowers: Spring;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Compound

Height: 30-60 cm (11-23 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 66   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: perennis: perennial


Photographs: 89 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Wild Lupine flowers.

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Closeup view of Wild Lupine flowers.

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Wild Lupine leaf.