Plant Details

Lupinus perennis

Sundial lupine, Wild lupine

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General Information

Scientific name: Lupinus perennis
Also known as: Sundial lupine, Wild lupine

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Seed pod
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

Cooked seeds are used as a protein-rich vegetable or savory dish, similar to cooked beans. They can also be roasted and ground into powder. The seed has a bitter taste due to toxic alkaloids that must first be thoroughly rinsed before cooking. Seed pods can also be cooked.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10