Lupinus havardii
(Big Bend Bluebonnet)
Lupinus havardii, Cinco Tinaja, Big Bend Ranch State Park 3947
Lupinus havardii, Terlingua Creek, Brewster Co. 4804
Lupinus havardii, Cinco Tinaja, Big Bend Ranch State Park 3941
Lupinus havardii, Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park 3601
Lupinus havardii, Santa Elena Canyon Overlook, Big Bend National Park 4232
Lupinus havardii, East Contrabando Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 5156
Lupinus havardii, East Contrabando Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 5148
Lupinus havardii, Crystal Trail, East Contrabando, Big Bend Ranch State Park 4735
| Scientific Name | Lupinus havardii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LUHA |
| Common Name | Big Bend Bluebonnet, Chisos Bluebonnet | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26025 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Gravelly soils in desert environments; hillsides, flats and roadsides. Plant: Erect annual 2 to 4 feet tall, ascending branches with pubescent hairs appressed against the surfaces. Leaves: Alternate leaves with 7 oblanceolate leaflets 1/3 to 3/4-inch long with pointed tips; upper surfaces smooth and lower with appressed pubescent hairs. Inflorescence: Numerous flowers in raceme 7 to 18 inches long, each 5/8-inch long, 5 petals, blue to blue/purple, banner with white spot near base. Bloom Period: January to May. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, and American Southwest. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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