👉 Lipan is a type of plant in the family Fabaceae, which includes many species native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. They are characterized by their distinctive, flat, conical leaves that grow on the stem of the plant, rather than branching off into branches or shoots. The term "lipan" comes from the Spanish word "lipo," meaning "leaf." The flat, conical shape of the lipan leaves is often compared to those of a leaf, which is