Lupine


Lupine - Photo by Nadya Peek

There are many species in the genus Lupinus. Several species are used as fodder or for soil improvement. Some species have edible seeds that are used as food.

Names

Scientific
   Lupinus spp.
English
   Lupin
   Lupine
Dutch
   Lupine
Spanish
   Altramuz
   Chocho
   Lupin
   Lupino
French
   Lupin
German
   Lupine
   Wolfsbohne

Taxonomy

Genus
   Lupinus
Family
   Fabaceae
Order
   Fabales

Crop categories

Soil improvement
Ornamental plants
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Legumes
Forage and fodder crops

Pictures


Lupine - Photo by Nadya Peek


Lupine - Photo by Luke Jones


Lupine - Photo by Paul VanDerWerf


Lupine - Photo by Paul VanDerWerf

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