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Lupines
Lupinus
Fabaceae

From the word for wolf as it was believed they robbed the soil of nutrients

There are several dozen species of Lupines in the Sierra Nevada.
Within each species, variations in shades of color can occur depending on the habitat.

Leaves are palmate (in the shape of the palm of the hand)

Below are several unidentified species

Caliente-Bodfish Road

Lupines are often seen growing among other flowers. Here, on Mtn99

Edison Powerline Road near Kernville