Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Lupinus latifolius var. viridifolius (Broadleaf Lupine), sometimes also called Bearded Lupine, occurs in northeastern California and southeastern Oregon. It is a a member of the bean family. This plant enjoys mesic conditions (areas with moderate, balanced moisture), and lives in wet, shady to open, sunny clay banks along streams and on the margins of meadows, within higher elevation conifer woodlands. It occurs between about 3,300 feet to 8,200 feet above sea level, and flowers in spring or summer.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1.3 - 2 ft Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Water

Low

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 30 likely

Confirmed Likely

Agrochola purpurea

Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica