Lupinus luteolus
Kellogg
Butter lupine, Pale yellow lupine
Lupinus luteolus is an annual herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
Bloom Period
The blue points on the map indicate observations in Calflora.
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Do not eat any part of this plant.
disturbed, slopes
Yellow Pine Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
[naeb.brit.org] Human & Animal Food Source: Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Succulent tops eaten sparingly by horses in early summer.
