species 1,770 observations
Sandyland Bluebonnet
Lupinus subcarnosus
Field notes
Lupinus subcarnosus, the sandy land bluebonnet or Texas bluebonnet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to southeastern Texas and northeastern Mexico. A winter annual reaching 40 cm (16 in), it prefers deep sandy soils. With other related species of lupines also called bluebonnets, it is the state flower of Texas.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wild Indigo Duskywing, Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Funereal Duskywing
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Digger Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Margined Calligrapher, Montezuma Quail
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee
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Range
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
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.