Page author: David Giblin
Lupinus pusillus
low lupine, rusty lupine
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in south-central Washington; Washington to California, east to the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.
Habitat: Sagebrush desert, often where sandy.
Flowers: May-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, flies, butterflies, beetles, wasps
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Lupinus pusillus Pursh
Publication: Fl. Amer. Sept. (Pursh) 2: 468. 1813.
Publication: Fl. Amer. Sept. (Pursh) 2: 468. 1813.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
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var. intermontanus – low lupine, rusty lupine
Occurring east of the Cascades crest in south-central Washington; Washington to California and Nevada, east to Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Lupinus pusillus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Lupinus pusillus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Lupinus pusillus information
E-Flora BC: Lupinus pusillus atlas page
CalPhotos: Lupinus pusillus photos
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