Bigleaf lupine
Lupinus polyphyllus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 0.5-1.5 m tall. The leaves have 10-14 leaflets. The leaflets are 4-11 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The pods are 4 cm long y 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Asia, Chile, Mongolia, North America, Slovenia, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten fresh or steamed.
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mnogolistni volčji bob