| Common Name(s) |
Lupin |
 |
| Latin Name |
Lupinus |
| Description |
Tall pea-like
flowers and pods. Flowers vary in colour. After flowering the seed pods
appear green and velvety then turn to greyish brown when dry with dark
brown seeds inside the split pod. |
| Hazards |
The pods and
seeds are poisonous. |
| Effects |
Poisoning is
likely to occur if the green pods or their seeds are eaten. Can cause
nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, headaches or dizziness. |
| Flowering
Period |
Late spring
and summer. |
| Location |
Gardens,
wasteland, hedgerows. |