Similar to the more commonly seen Subalpine Lupine except , of course the leafs are larger. The leaflets of the palmately divided leaves are 1″ – 2.25″ (3 – 6 cm) vs. 1/2″ to 1.25″ for L. arcticus. The plant is also taller ranging from 1′ to 2′ in height. The name is a misnomer in that the nitrogen-fixing bacteria of the root-nodules actually enrichs soil, not rob nutrients from it. Usually found in open forests and meadows below about 5,500′ elevation.