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| 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 www.americansouthwest.net. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
