Lupinus heptaphyllus

Lupinus heptaphyllus

Overview

Lupinus heptaphyllus is a perennial lupine named for its leaves, which typically bear seven leaflets, native to the Andes of South America. It grows in mon

Lupinus heptaphyllus is a perennial lupine named for its leaves, which typically bear seven leaflets, native to the Andes of South America. It grows in montane grasslands and rocky slopes at high altitudes in Peru or neighboring Andean countries, producing spikes of blue to violet flowers. The species is one of many Andean lupines that form an ecologically important component of high-altitude vegetation.

Taxonomy

Ordem Fabales
Família Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Lupinus heptaphyllus

Perguntas frequentes

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

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