Lupinus proculaustrinus

Lupinus proculaustrinus

Overview

Lupinus proculaustrinus is a perennial lupine native to the southern Andes of Peru or Bolivia, growing in the montane and high-altitude grasslands of the s

Lupinus proculaustrinus is a perennial lupine native to the southern Andes of Peru or Bolivia, growing in the montane and high-altitude grasslands of the southern sector of the Andean chain. It produces erect spikes of pea-type flowers and palmate compound leaves with silky hairs adapted to cold, high-altitude conditions. The species name suggests a relationship to, or distance from, another southern species in the genus.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Lupinus proculaustrinus

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Lupinus proculaustrinus belong to?
Lupinus proculaustrinus (Lupinus proculaustrinus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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