Seashore Lupine
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Seashore Lupine
Lupinus littoralis
Seashore lupine is a beautiful flower that grows near the coast. Its tall stems are covered in lovely purple blooms that attract butterflies and bees, making it a favorite among nature lovers.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Seashore Lupine is a low-growing plant with silvery-green, palm-shaped leaves. It features upright spikes of densely packed, pea-like flowers, typically vibrant purple to blue, often creating stunning mats of color along sandy coasts.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusLupinus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Wow! Its beautiful flower spikes are like landing strips for busy bumblebees!
Wow! Its tough seeds can wait for years in the sand before deciding to sprout!
Wow! The furry leaves are like a cozy blanket, helping it keep water in and stay warm!
Wow! This plant is a sandy soil superhero, sharing special food for other plants!
Special abilities
Ability
Soil Power-Up
Seashore Lupine can fix nitrogen in its roots, turning air into plant food for itself and others in poor soil.
Ability
Sand Anchor
Seashore Lupine has deep, spreading roots that grip loose sand, helping to stabilize fragile coastal dunes.
Ability
Salty Survivor
Seashore Lupine has fuzzy leaves and a tough nature that helps it thrive in sandy, salty coastal environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
symbiotic with
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Rhizobium lupini
Lives in root nodules, provides nitrogen
eaten by
Square-spotted Blue
Euphilotes battoides
Larvae feed on leaves and flowers
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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 Seashore Lupine?
10-60 cm
How wide does Seashore Lupine spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Seashore Lupine?
1-1.5 cm
When does Seashore Lupine bloom?
Spring to summer
Is Seashore Lupine edible?
No
Is Seashore Lupine toxic?
Moderate
What is Seashore Lupine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Seashore Lupine pollinated?
Insect
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