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- Lupine
(Lupinus arcticus)
a.k.a. arctic lupine
Lupines
are one of the more common wildflowers in British
Columbia. This member of the pea family is a perennial
which can reach a height of over 70 cm.
- LEAVES:
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the majority come from the base of the plant
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long stalks (twice as long as the blade)
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Lupines have 6-8 leaflets (3-6 cm. long) eminating
from the end of the leaf stem: spear-shaped
with sharp pointed tips
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smooth upper surface with a hairy underside
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at night the leaflets fold down
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the cluster of leaflets follows the sun throughout
the day
 FLOWERS:
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Lupine flowers are blue, purple or pink 12-15
mm. long
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are in clusters on long spikes
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pea-like
- FRUIT:
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4 cm. hairy pods
- HABITAT:
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Lupines grow in moist climates throughout
BC.
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Lupines appear at all elevations but predominantly
in mid to subalpine areas
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Lupines prefer open areas.
- FASCINATING
FACTS:
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Lupines provide a beautiful panorama in British
Columbia meadows
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a favourite delicacy of BC's loveable marmots
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some forms of Lupine are regularly cultivated
in gardens
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after a rain, look for the 'diamonds' of water
glistening in the 'palms' of the Lupine leaves.
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