Silky Lupine
This beautiful native member of the pea family has an interesting story. Like all lupines, they have toxic properties, that vary from species to species. The silky lupine is highly toxic to sheep, and moderately toxic to cattle and horses. That said, bighorn sheep rely on it heavily as a food source, as do white-tailed deer, Columbia ground squirrels and other birds, mammals and insects. It seems that while it is toxic to imported domesticated non-native animals, it is completely safe and nutritious for native wildlife that has evolved alongside it.
- Copyright
- © 2014
- Image Size
- 4000x6000 / 13.0MB
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- Contained in galleries
- Blue & Purple Wildflowers, Fabaceae (Peas and Legumes)
