Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Lupinus succulentus - Hollowleaf Annual Lupine Lupinus succulentus - Hollowleaf Annual Lupine
Scientific Name: Lupinus succulentus
Common Name: Hollowleaf Annual Lupine, Arroyo Lupine, Succulent Lupine
Flower Color: Blue-purple, rarely white or pink
Plant Type: Herb, Annual
Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall
Date Observed: March 12, 2005
Notes: The flowers are in whorls along unusually thick, hairless flower stalks. The upper banner petal has a large, white banner spot that turns magenta with age. The palmate leaves have 7 to 9, broad, fleshy, blunt-tipped leaflets with hairless upper surfaces.
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