Lupaceae
Lupaceae is a historically used plant family name that was applied to the group of plants commonly known as lupines, with Lupinus as the main genus. In some 19th- and 20th-century classifications, Lupaceae was treated as a distinct family within the order Fabales. In modern botanical systems, Lupinus is placed in the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), within the subfamily Faboideae, and Lupaceae is no longer recognized as a separate lineage.
Historically, Lupaceae referred to the group of herbaceous plants known as lupines. Lupines are mostly perennials
In ecology, lupines are notable for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen via root nodules formed with
Uses: Many lupines are grown ornamentally; seeds can be used for human food after processing, but many
Taxonomic status: APG IV and other modern systems do not recognize Lupaceae as a separate family; Lupinus