Lu·pine n. Bot. A leguminous plant of the genus Lupinus, especially Lupinus albus, the seeds of which have been used for food from ancient times. The common species of the Eastern United States is Lupinus perennis. There are many species in California.
Lupinus perennis
n : stout perennial of eastern and central North America having
palmate leaves and showy racemose blue flowers [syn: wild
lupine, sundial lupine, Indian beet, old-maid's
bonnet]