Lupinus ariste-josephi

Lupinus ariste-josephi is a perennial lupine endemic to a specific region of the Andes in Peru or Ecuador, growing in montane grassland and scrubland habitats at high elevation. It produces dense spikes of pea-type flowers and palmately compound leaves with silky hairs adapted to Andean conditions. The species name may honor a person named Joseph, following the tradition of naming newly discovered Andean lupines after collectors or supporters.