Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus, August 16, 2022
L. argenteus var. argenteus, Twin Lakes area, 9,300’, August 17, 2022
Common & scientific name
Silvery lupine, Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus
Family
Pea, Fabaceae
Location
Near Independence ghost town, 10,900’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This is the first lupine I’ve seen this year on the Pass. This variety of silvery lupine has a narrow, densely-packed spike of small purple flowers, and skinny leaves that curl in on each other that are smooth on top with short, straight, appressed hairs on the back.