Lupinus Perennis (Noun)
Meaning
Stout perennial of eastern and central North America having palmate leaves and showy racemose blue flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Wild Indigo Dye Plant was often paired with lupinus perennis in traditional permaculture gardens of the region for its vibrant flowering effect.
- A dense lupinus perennis growth inhibits other weeds and is also useful for roadside stabilization due to its massive roots system.
- Hikers on an Appalachian trail in the late spring often see scenic landscapes of lupinus perennis which are able to fix nitrogen in poor, well-drained soil.
- It takes a period of cold stratification for a lupinus perennis seed to germinate and establish its deep taproot.
- Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds visit each lupinus perennis plant numerous times for its rich source of nectar from lupin bluish flowers clusters.