Lupinus mutabilis
Common Names
- Chinese: 羽扇豆
- English: Andean Lupin
- Scientific: Lupinus mutabilis
Taxonomy
Eukaryota; Viridiplantae; Streptophyta; Streptophytina; Embryophyta; Tracheophyta; Euphyllophyta; Spermatophyta; Magnoliopsida; Mesangiospermae; eudicotyledons; Gunneridae; Pentapetalae; rosids; fabids; Fabales; Fabaceae; Papilionoideae; 50 kb inversion clade; genistoids sensu lato; core genistoids; Genisteae; Lupinus
Genome References
Pancaldi F, Gulisano A, Severing EI, et al. The genome of Lupinus mutabilis: Evolution and genetics of an emerging bio-based crop. Plant J. 2024;120(3):881-900.
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Lupinus mutabilis
Description
Lupinus mutabilis, known as pearl lupine or Andean lupine, is an annual or short-lived perennial in the Fabaceae family, native to South America. Its vibrant flower spikes, in shades of blue, purple, or yellow, bloom in summer, attracting pollinators. Growing 3-6 feet tall, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant’s seeds are edible after soaking to remove alkaloids, traditionally used in Andean cuisine. Pearl lupine is valued for its ornamental beauty and nitrogen-fixing properties, making it useful in sustainable agriculture and gardens.