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Lupinus mutabilis
A species of lupin from the Andes, domesticated for more than 1500 years mostly because of its edible bean. Its nutrient-rich seeds are high in protein, as well as a good source for cooking oil. This is a great Nitrogen fixer that can also control nematode disease in potatoes when used in a crop rotation.
Water: Moderate, Drought Tolerant
Hardiness: Mature plants are resistant to frost, whereas seedlings are sensitive to low temperatures
Habit: Annual woody herb that grows 1.5 to 9'
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Average to poor, Nitrogen fixer
Origin: The Andean region of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia
Additional Characteristics: Nitrogen Fixer
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