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According to Sturtevants Edible Plants of the World, the Columbia River Indians used the dried roots of the Lupinus littoralis Douglas, a type of wild lupine, as winter food. Other lupine seeds have been used like beans in European dishes.Source:
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Some species of lupine are poisonous, others have historically been used for food. It's probably best to look up the specific species and see which it is.
by kazvorpal on May 5th, 2010