Lupinus pubescens

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrubby plant. It grows 1 m tall. It is finely hairy. The leaves have 7-9 lobes. The pods are oblong and about 4 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are 4-6 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, pods

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Asha chocho, Caumal

Synonyms

Lupinus dunnettii Wyman & Harshb.; Lupinus lindenianus C. P. Sm.;