| Lupinus elegans | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lupinus |
| Species: | L. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Lupinus elegans | |
Lupinus elegans is a species offlowering plant in thelegume family known by the common names such aselegant lupine andMexican lupine. It is native toMexico andGuatemala.[1]
This plant has a branching stem and grows up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.[2]
This plant is commonly used for habitat restoration in its native range. It is planted in degraded coniferous forest, landscapes altered byvolcanic activity, and land disturbed byagriculture. It is well adapted to several differentecosystems.[3]