endless fields nootka lupine with barren hill background

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Endless fields of nootka lupine with barren hill in background Royalty Free Stock Photo

Endless fields of nootka lupine with mountain range in background Royalty Free Stock Photo

Endless fields of nootka lupine with barren hill in background

Lupinus nootkatensis, the Nootka lupine, is a perennial plant native to North America and was introduced to Europe in the late 18th century. It grows up to 60 cm tall, and has bright bluish-purple flowers. In Iceland, the Nootka lupine has been designated an invasive species. The plant was introduced in the first half of the 20th century to combat erosion, speed up land reclamation and help with reforestation. The plant has spread from the loose, eroded soil in which it was originally planted and is now found throughout the lowlands of Iceland.