Dense-Flowered Lupine

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Lupinus densiflorus

DESCRIPTION

This plant can stand 20 to 30 centimetres tall with a stem that is hairy. The elliptical small leaves, which are smooth on top and hairy on the bottom, are usually in a group of 8 to 10 measuring 1.5 to 3 centimetres in length. They are attached to the stem by very hairy stalks. Each axis carries several pealike blooms which are white but can be tinged with pink or yellow colours and can be seen in bloom from May to October. This plant carries 2 centimetre long hairy egg-shaped pods that contain one or two brownish seeds which are 4 to 6 centimetres long.

RANGE

This plant is native to Canada and occurs only in the area around Victoria, British Columbia

HABITAT

Partially eroded grassy banks, clay cliffs and grassy seashore areas; prefers southern or western exposure in coastal Douglas fir ecosystems

DIET

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PRIMARY ECOSYSTEM ROLES

This plant is propogated by gravity disperal.