Blue Lupin, Narrowleaf lupin
Lupinus angustifolius

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. The leaflets are narrow and can be spoon shaped. They are less than 5 mm wide and are slightly hairy underneath. The flowers are dark blue and 11-13 mm long. They are produced alternately along the flower stalk. The pod has short hairs. The pods are yellow to black when ripe.

There are about 200 Lupinus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It mainly grows on sandy acid soils. In Argentina it grows below 100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central America, Chile, China, Crete, Czech Republic, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hawaii, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, Sicily, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA, West Indies, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The seeds of low alkaloid selections are used in the preparation of tempeh. CAUTION: Correct varieties must be chosen. Others are poisonous.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Acibakla

Synonyms

Lupinus angustifolius - many varieties; and several others