Lupinus
- noun
- /ˈluːpɪnəs/
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Lupinus
- Gardeners often choose Lupinus to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
Examples
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Lupinus species are widely cultivated for their attractive flower spikes.
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The seeds of some Lupinus varieties are used as food.
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The Lupinus flowers bloom beautifully in the spring.
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Did you see the Lupinus growing in the garden?
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Many gardeners love to plant Lupinus in their flower beds for vibrant color.
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The tall spikes of Lupinus are popular for attracting bees and butterflies in gardens.
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In addition to their beauty, Lupinus help improve soil health by fixing nitrogen.
Compounds
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A wild plant with leaves like a hand and bright blue flowers that grows in sandy open soil
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A low plant with soft leaves and blue flowers that can poison livestock
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A wild plant with bright blue flowers that is the state flower of Texas
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A bush with bright yellow or blue flowers that stays green all year and often grows on coasts
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A yellow-flowered plant farmers grow for animal food and to improve soil
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lupinus (often called lupin) comes from the Latin lupus 'wolf' because farmers once thought the plant 'wolfed down' the soil's nutrients. That's why the common garden flower has a name tied to 'wolf', even though lupins actually help the soil by adding nitrogen.
