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  8. Nootka Lupine

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Nootka Lupine

Lupinus nootkatensis

Status
native
Keystone
60 caterpillar species raised on Lupinus herbaceous plants
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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26 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Silvery Blue, Clouded Sulphur, Persius Duskywing, Painted Lady 9
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rock Ptarmigan, Brown Bear 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Heath Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee 14

Children

  • Shrubby Nootka Lupine

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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