Lupine

lupin; lupine (flowering plant)

noun loo-PEE-ne Rare

Origin: from Latin lupinus (of a wolf)

Usage Note

Lupine (Lupinus ssp.) produces tall, colourful spikes of flowers popular in German gardens. Some species are invasive, especially Stauden-Lupine along roadsides and riverbanks. Lupins also fix nitrogen and are increasingly grown as a protein crop (Süßlupinen) as a meat alternative.

Examples

"Entlang der Landstraße wuchsen bunte Lupinen in Blau, Lila und Weiß."

Natural Translation

Colourful lupins in blue, purple and white grew along the country road.

Literal Translation

Along the country road grew colourful lupins in blue, purple and white.

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