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.