Yellow Lupin
Lupinus luteus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A medium sized annual herb. It is hairy. The leaflets are oblong and have a few hairs. The flowers are bright yellow. They are 13-16 mm across. They are in rings along the stalk. The pods are 40-50 mm long. They are densely hairy. They are black when ripe.
There are about 200 Lupinus species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. They grow in light acid and sandy soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Europe, France, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, Mongolia, Myanmar, Portugal, SE Asia, Slovenia, South America, Spain
How it is used for food
CAUTION: Many kinds contain toxic elements. Low alkaloid strains must be chosen. The oil is edible after refining. The roasted seeds have been used as a coffee substitute. The seeds are ground into flour. They are also pickled.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Seeds, seeds-oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rumeni volčji bob