densiflorus (Benth.) Jepson
Pronunciation: loo-PIE-nus my-kro-KAR-pus den-
si-FLOR-us
Common name: White-whorled lupine
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Habitat: Dry open or disturbed places to 6000', valley
grassland and southern oak woodland, Transverse
Range, eastern South Coast, San Diego Co.
Blooming period: April to May
Click for Latin name derivations: (1) Lupinus
(2) microcarpus (3) densiflorus