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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.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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.


Range map for Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)