broadleaf lupine

Lupinus latifolius ssp. latifolius

Member of broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius)
lupines (genus Lupinus)
legume family (family Fabaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
purple in flowering plants

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• stem glabrous to puberulent
• may apply to the petioles as well

Toxicity of blue bonnet, lupine (Lupinus spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: none

Not all sites agree about the scientific name:

• Lupinus latifolius ssp. latifolius → iNaturalist
• Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius → Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora