Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillus
ID:
175424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 468 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174753

Common Names

  • Prairie Lupine
  • Prairie Lupin
  • Small Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus pusillus pusillus [unknown]

Description

Lupinus pusillus (also called Dwarf Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to western North America. It is a small, annual herb growing to a height of 0.3–0.6 m. It is found in dry, open, rocky areas, often on serpentine soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus pusillus is a small, annual flowering plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used in erosion control and can tolerate drought conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus pusillus var. rubens (Rydb.) S.L.Welsh
Lupinus pusillus var. pusillus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus pusillus is a blue-violet color and has a banner petal that is slightly larger than the other petals. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus pusillus is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus pusillus

Lupinus pusillus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in desert and chaparral habitats.

Lupinus pusillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus pusillus?

Lupinus pusillus

What is the common name of Lupinus pusillus?

Dwarf lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus pusillus?

Mountain meadows and open woodlands

Species in the Lupinus genus

Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family