Lupinus argenteus
(Silvery Lupine)
Lupinus argenteus, Gore Pass, Grand Co. 1248
Lupinus argenteus, Along FR109, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0860
Lupinus argenteus, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 6387
Lupinus argenteus, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1179
Lupinus argenteus, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1188
Lupinus argenteus, Searle Pass Trail, Summit Co. 0802
Lupinus argenteus, Along FR109, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0868
Lupinus argenteus, Along FR109, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0921
Lupinus argenteus, Shrine Ridge, Eagle Co. 6558
Lupinus argenteus, Blue Lakes Trail, Gilpin Peak, Ouray Co. 5449
Lupinus argenteus, Blue Lakes Trail, Gilpin Peak, Ouray Co. 5450
| Scientific Name | Lupinus argenteus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LUAR3 |
| Common Name | Silvery Lupine, Silver-stem Lupine | TIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503575 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (4800 to 10500 ft); meadows and open areas, dry or moist, sandy, well-drained soils. Widespread. Plant: Erect perennial to 2 feet tall, sometimes taller, single to several stems often with very small hairs. Spreads to form colonies. Leaves: Palmately-divided leaves on long petioles with 5 to 9 leaflets, each narrowly linear to oblanceolate, up to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Many pea-like light to dark blue, purple or white blossoms arranged in a raceme 4 to 8 inches long atop each stem, may be hairy. Raceme stem may be reddish. Bloom Period: May to September. References: Various. Note: Highly variable species in terms of height, leaf shape, hairiness, etc. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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