Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Lupinus succulentus (Arroyo Lupine)

Fairly common (during wet season) native annual herb found in grasslands and on slopes. Flowers are deep purple-blue. Blooms spring through summer.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Small stand in native grassland. Pictured in summer.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Exceptionally large stand. Pictured in late winter.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Small stand in native grassland. Pictured in summer.

Lupinus succulentus (arroyo lupine). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.