Lupinus brevicaulis
(Shortstem Lupine)
Lupinus brevicaulis, Hwy 131 near Toponas, Routt Co. 0006
Lupinus brevicaulis, Hwy 131 near Toponas, Routt Co. 0001
Lupinus brevicaulis, Hwy 131 near Toponas, Routt Co. 9999
| Scientific Name | Lupinus brevicaulis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LUAR3 |
| Common Name | Shortstem Lupine | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503576 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Semi-desert to foothills (4700 to 7000 ft); dry, rocky soils in open areas . Plant: Low, stemless or short-stemmed annual 1 to 3 inches tall, tufted with many petioles radiating from base; foliage covered with long straight hairs. Leaves: Palmately-divided leaves on petioles 3/8 to 2-3/4 inches long, with 5 to 7 leaflets, each narrowly oblanceolate, 3/8 to 3/4-inch long. Inflorescence: Dense, nearly spherical clusters less than 1 inch long of 3 to 15 pea-like light to dark blue blossoms on a very short peduncle less than 2 inches long. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SW Colorado Wildflowers and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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