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coastal bush lupine
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coastal bush lupine
Lupinus arboreus
The coastal bush lupine is a bright and cheerful plant that grows along the coast. It has beautiful purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a favorite in gardens and nature.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The coastal bush lupine is a robust, bushy shrub, often forming dense mounds. It has soft, silvery-green palmate leaves and produces upright spikes of fragrant, pea-like flowers, typically bright yellow but occasionally blue or purple.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusLupinus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can grow so fast it sometimes forms "lupine forests" along the coast!
Its beautiful leaves taste bitter to most animals, acting as a natural defense!
Its seeds can stay dormant for decades, waiting for the perfect time to sprout!
This plant is a natural pioneer, creating fertile ground for other plants to grow!
Special abilities
Ability
Sand Stabilizer
Coastal bush lupine has extensive root systems that weave through loose sand, anchoring it and preventing erosion along the coast.
Ability
Salt & Drought Warrior
Coastal bush lupine has silvery, hairy leaves and deep roots, helping it endure salty winds and conserve water in dry coastal zones.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-200 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
fixes nitrogen in its roots
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Yellow-faced bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
gathers nectar and pollen
eats
Genista Broom Moth
Uresiphita reversalis
larvae feed on leaves
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is coastal bush lupine?
100-200 cm
How wide does coastal bush lupine spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on coastal bush lupine?
1-2 cm
When does coastal bush lupine bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is coastal bush lupine edible?
No
Is coastal bush lupine toxic?
Mild
What is coastal bush lupine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is coastal bush lupine pollinated?
Insect
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