Lupinus paynei
Payne's Bush Lupine
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Family: Fabaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.1
Lupinus paynei (Payne's Bush Lupine) is a California plant in the Fabaceae family.
I apologize, but I cannot generate a complete description because critical botanical details are missing from the plant data. To create an accurate description, I would need specific information about: - Bioregional distributions - Elevation range - Habitat - Flowering details (colors, size) - Jepson description specifics about growth form, stems, leaves The only confirmed details are: - Common Name: Payne's bush lupine - Native Status: California native - Rare Rank: CNPS 1B.1 - Plant Type: bush lupine Without the missing botanical details, I cannot construct a description that meets the specified quality standards. If you can provide the complete botanical information, I would be happy to generate the description following the established rules. Note: Jepson eFlora does not treat this as a distinct taxon; it considers it a synonym of Lupinus albifrons var. hallii.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.1
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Lupine has pea flowers and palmate leaves; sage has tubular two-lipped flowers and opposite leaves.; vs Artemisia: Lupine has large showy flower spikes; sagebrush has tiny inconspicuous flowers and silvery aromatic foliage.; vs Thermopsis: Lupine typically has 7-11 leaflets; false lupine has exactly 3 leaflets and bright yellow flowers.; vs Delphinium: Lupine has pea flowers; larkspur has flowers with prominent backward-pointing spur.; vs Vicia: Lupine is upright with palmate leaves; vetch is climbing with pinnate leaves and tendrils.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Lupinus paynei belong to?
Lupinus paynei is in the Fabaceae family, genus Lupinus.
Is Lupinus paynei rare or endangered?
Lupinus paynei carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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