silver bush lupine

Lupinus albifrons var. albifrons

Member of silver bush lupine (Lupinus albifrons)
bush lupine complex (complex Lupinus albifrons)
lupines (genus Lupinus)
legume family (family Fabaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
purple, pale purple in flowering plants

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• shrub 50 cm–5 m; woody ± throughout; trunk is generally distinct
• bract 4–8 mm

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: 13 (8 are research grade)

Locations:

• Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: 4
• Waterdog Lake & Open Space: 3
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area: 2
• Henry Coe SP
• Mt. Madonna SP
• Sierra Azul OSP
• Sunol Wilderness RP

Months:

• Feb.: 2
• Mar.: 6
• Apr.: 2
• May: 1
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 2

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Not all sites include this taxon:

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

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora