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| Identification |
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Genus
Lupinus
Species
densiflorus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
whitewhorl lupine
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S5061
Data source
Poison p92
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
8" - 1' 4"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Seeds
Pods
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains toxic alkaloid anagyrine which causes birth defects in livestock if seeds or pods are eaten in large quantities.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
yes
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. Keep out of pastures and away from livestock grazing areas. It contains toxic alkaloid anagyrine which causes birth defects in livestock if seeds or pods are eaten in large quantities.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lupinus densiflorus has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Whitewhorl lupine has flowers with up to 12 blossoms in whorls, white with violet veins. Flowers begin in April and don't stop until June. The blossoms are usually a white color, with an accent in violet.
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