Seashore Lupine (Lupinus littoralis)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Lupinus littoralis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour, almost like sugar. — Root - raw or cooked.; The root can be dried and roasted.; A sweet flavour, almost like sugar.; The tough and fibrous roots are rich in starch.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy seashores. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)