Lupinus elegans is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names elegant lupine and Mexican lupine. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Description This plant has a branching stem and grows up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.Lupinus elegans. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
Uses This plant is commonly used for habitat restoration in its native range. It is planted in degraded coniferous forest, landscapes altered by volcanic activity, and land disturbed by agriculture. It is well adapted to several different ecosystems.Lara-Cabrera, S. I., et al. (2009). Genetic diversity in populations of Lupinus elegans Kunth, implications for ecological restoration. Rev Fitotec Mex 32(2) 79-86.
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