Lupin meadow variety Stendsky late-ripening 11 is a perennial herbaceous plant from the legume family, intended for single-cut cultivation. This variety was registered in 1951 and recommended for cultivation in northwestern regions of Russia, including Kaliningrad, Leningrad, Novgorod, Pskov, Tver, Yaroslavl, and Kostroma regions. The plant is characterized by medium stem length and thickness with weak pubescence, as well as trifoliate leaves with a large number of white markings, which is a distinctive feature of the variety.
Lupin inflorescences are red in color, and seeds are multicolored, indicating a variety of shades in the seed material. The plant has a late flowering time, which allows it to be used in agro-technical schemes taking into account the long vegetative period. Thanks to its botanical characteristics, the Stendsky late-ripening 11 lupin is well adapted to the climatic conditions of northwestern regions and provides a stable yield of feed mass.
In addition to agricultural use, the meadow lupin of this variety can also be used for decorative purposes. Its trifoliate leaves and spherical inflorescences on long peduncles give the plant an elegant and delicate appearance, making it an attractive element in landscape design. Thus, this variety combines high feed value and decorative qualities, which expands its usage possibilities.
