Lupinus polyphyllus

Flower name
Lupinus polyphyllus
Scientific name
Lupinus polyphyllus
Aliasノボリフジ, Lupinus, 昇り藤, ラッセルルピナス, Russell lupinus, ハウチワマメ, 羽団扇豆
Place of originSouthern Europ
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Park
Flowering seasonMay, June
Language of flowers"Victory"

What is Lupinus polyphyllus

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Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a hardy perennial plant of the Lupinus genus in the Fabaceae family, native to Southern Europe.
It is also known as Noborifuji (Climbing Wisteria), Russell lupine, Lupinus, Hauchuwamame (Feather Fan Bean), and Perennial Lupine.

The plant grows to a height of 40–150 cm.
Its leaves are palmately divided.
From May to June, racemes grow from the tips of flower stalks, producing 2 cm-wide, butterfly-shaped flowers that resemble those of Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), but facing upwards.
It is highly cold-resistant but vulnerable to heat.
The seeds contain alkaloids, making them highly toxic; however, they are also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Differences Between Climbing Wisteria and Wisteria
Although both belong to the Fabaceae family and have similar-looking inflorescences arranged in opposite directions, lupine is a herbaceous plant in the Lupinus genus, while wisteria is a woody plant in the Wisteria genus.
Lupine flowers come in a wide range of colors, including pink, purple, white, blue, blue-purple, red, orange, and yellow. In contrast, wisteria flowers are limited to purple, white, and pink.

Flower Meanings
"Imagination"
"Greed"
"Fantasy"

General Information
Common Name: Lupine (Lupinus)
Scientific Name: Lupinus polyphyllus (=Lupinus Russell group)
Other Names: Noborifuji (Climbing Wisteria), Russell Lupine, Lupinus, Hauchuwamame (Feather Fan Bean), Perennial Lupine
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Order Fabales, Family Fabaceae, Genus Lupinus
Origin: Southern Europe
Growth Habit: Perennial
Plant Height: 40–150 cm
Leaf Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Palmate
Blooming Period: May–June
Inflorescence Type: Raceme
Flower Shape: Papilionaceous (Butterfly-shaped)
Flower Diameter: 2 cm
Flower Colors: Pink, Purple, White, Blue, Blue-purple, Red, Orange, Yellow
Uses: Garden planting, potted plants, flower beds, cut flowers, fodder, medicinal herbs
Special Notes: White lupine is the only edible variety
Warning: Toxic plant containing lupinine, which is harmful to cats