Scientific Name:  Lupinus sparsiflorus
?Perennial herb in the Pea Family (Leguminosae)
?Pollinated by bees
?Petals have a yellow spot that changes to purplish red when bees contact it
?Improves soil; has a mutualistic relationship with bacteria that add nitrogen to the soil
?Lupines adjust leaflets in the day time to maximize sun absorption
?Found along roadsides, slopes and mesas
?Grows to 16 inches in height
?Also called Coulter?s Lupine

Photos:  To be added.

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Special thanks to The Riparian Institute for species information.