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Lathyrus japonicus var. japonicus
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. japonicus
Beach Pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus japonicus var. aleuticus
USDA Symbol: LAJAJ
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems sprawling, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , MICanada: NB
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus japonicus var. japonicus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus japonicus var. japonicus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus japonicus var. japonicus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-14Research By: TWC Staff