Alpine Lupine, Lupinus lepidus var. lobbii, and  Subalpine Lupine; Lupinus latifolius var. subalpinus Lindl. ex. JG Agardh are found along trails in the alpine and subalpine area, blue to purple, compound palmate leaves, 5-9 leaflets, fruits are hairy pea pods.

Native American Uses: Lupinus latifolius leaves and flowers were dried, steamed then boiled used with manzanita cider.  Steamed leaves were also steamed dried and stored for similar uses in the winter months.  

According to Moerman leaves were used to line filters to prevent acorn meal from escaping while leaching tannins from the nuts with water.

Many lupine roots are considered poisonous, except the Lupinus littoralis (Seashore Lupine) the roots of this species were peeled and eaten raw, cooked.  Seeds too are considered poisonous.  The root ash of this species was considered sedative and rubbed on a baby's head as a sleep aid.   (Another picture)