Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Tribe Genisteae Rank Species | Order Fabales Subfamily Faboideae Genus Lupinus | |
Similar Lupinus brevicaulis, Lupinus nevadensis, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus hirsutissimus | ||
Lupinus elegans is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names elegant lupine and Mexican lupine. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
This species has a branching stem and grows up to 4 feet tall by 3 wide.
This plant is commonly used for habitat restoration in its native range. It is planted in degraded coniferous forest, landscapes altered by volcanic activity, and land disturbed by agriculture. It is well adapted to several different ecosystems.
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