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Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. nevadensis
Lathyrus nevadensis S. Watson ssp. nevadensis
Sierra Pea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus nevadensis var. nevadensis
USDA Symbol: LANEN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems erect to ascending or sprawling, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , OR , WAWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. nevadensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. nevadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. nevadensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus