Lupinus caespitosus

(Dwarf Lupine)

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Lupinus caespitosus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 9097

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Lupinus caespitosus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 4979

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Lupinus caespitosus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 5001

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Lupinus caespitosus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 9135

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Lupinus caespitosus, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 9088

Scientific Name Lupinus caespitosus USDA PLANTS Symbol LUCA3
Common Name Dwarf Lupine ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 25980
Family Fabaceae (Pea) SEINet
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Description Life zones and habitat: Montain and subalpine; drier, open areas, meadows.
Plant: Short perennial, stemless, 2 to 6 inches tall growing in clumps.
Leaves: Palmately-dissected leaves with 5 to 9 leaflets, each oblong to lanceolate, up to 1 inch long, pointed, with silky hairs.
Inflorescence: Pea-like blue/purple and white blossoms arranged in a raceme 1 or 2 inches long, often partly buried in the leaves.
Bloom Period: June and July.
References: "New Manual Botany of the Central Rocky Mountains (Vascular Plants)" by John M. Coulter, "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams and SW Colorado Wildflowers.
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Colorado Status:
Native

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