Anthony Peak lupine facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anthony Peak lupine
Conservation status
Critically Imperiled (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Lupinus
Species:	antoninus

The Anthony Peak lupine (scientific name: Lupinus antoninus) is a very rare type of lupine flower. It only grows in a few places in northern California. In fact, it's only been found in four spots within the North Coast Ranges, including an area near Anthony Peak. This makes it a special plant that is endemic (meaning it's native and only found) to this specific region.

What is the Anthony Peak Lupine?

The Anthony Peak lupine is a type of plant called a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years and doesn't have a woody stem like a tree. It grows in mountain forests, often found among fir trees.

What Does it Look Like?

• This lupine plant is usually covered in gray or silvery hairs, making it look a bit fuzzy.
• It grows upright and can reach a height of about 20 to 50 centimeters (which is roughly 8 to 20 inches tall).
• Its leaves are shaped like a hand with fingers spread out. Each leaf has 6 or 7 smaller parts called leaflets. These leaflets are about 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters long (less than an inch).
• The flowers grow in a cluster called an inflorescence, which can be up to 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) long.
• Each individual flower is just over a centimeter long. They are mostly whitish, with a light brownish color on the top petal, which is called the banner.
• After the flowers, the plant produces a fruit that looks like a pod. This pod is called a legume and is covered in silky hairs. It can be up to 3.5 centimeters long (about 1.4 inches).
• Inside the pod, you'll find a few brown seeds that have a spotted or "mottled" pattern.