Bigleaf Lupine - Lupinus polyphyllus

All those dots at the top of the stem are aphids!

Habitat: Meadow

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Including 1 huge one! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I was wondering if that big one was just an older instar/adult or else a different species. Or, maybe it's Dutch? Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Or Texan. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Very possible. But since it's without a cowboy hat, I'm doubtful. Posted 3 years ago

The Bigleaf Lupine

"Lupinus polyphyllus" is a species of lupine native to western North America from southern Alaska and British Columbia east to Alberta and western Wyoming, and south to Utah and California. It commonly grows along streams and creeks, preferring moist habitats.

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Similar species: Fabales

Species identified by Christine Young