Garden lupin

Description:

The garden lupin is part of the Lupinus genus which consists of about 280 species. It is characterised by a tall trunk, on which flowers grow in a wirl like fashion at the top. The flowers are a typical 'peaflower' shape with an upper banner and two lateral wings.

Notes:

The Garden Lupin, native to the US, was introduced to Europe via UK in the 1870s. Since then it has spread across the European continent including Norway. Here it is a popular garden plant, but has also become a nuisance species, rapidly spreading and taking over the habitat of local wildflowers.