Tidestrom's Lupine (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Tidestrom's Lupine

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The rare Tidestrom's lupine rests its plump seed pods gracefully on the sand. This reclining habit helps the plant survive high winds and frequent dune blow-outs but makes it vulnerable to foraging mice.

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Eleanor Pardini

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