Lupinus nanus has a large genetic variability. There are three accepted
subspecies of
Lupinus nanus: •
Lupinus nanus subsp.
latifolius (Benth. ex Torr.) D.B. Dunn – Sky lupine •
Lupinus nanus subsp.
menkerae (C.P.Sm.) D.B. Dunn (commonly called Menker's lupine) •
Lupinus nanus subsp.
nanus Douglas ex Benth. – Sky lupine
Lupinus nanus is often found in mixed populations with
Lupinus bicolor,
Lupinus pachylobus,
Lupinus micranthus, and
Lupinus vallicola (some of these species are not currently recognized as distinct taxa in the
Jepson Manual). In addition to the subspecies above,
varieties include •
Lupinus nanus var.
apricus (Greene) C.P.Sm. •
Lupinus nanus var.
carnosulus (Greene) C.P.Sm. •
Lupinus nanus var.
maritimus Hoover •
Lupinus nanus var.
perlasius C.P.Sm. •
Lupinus nanus var.
vallicola (A. Heller) C.P.Sm. ==References==