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Lathyrus pauciflorus (Fewflower pea)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Lathyrus pauciflorus Fern.

Fewflower pea, Steppe Sweetpea

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: lapa5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Steppe Sweetpea is a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), which includes trees, shrubs, herbs, and vines with compound or occasionally simple leaves and flowers usually in clusters.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Blue
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: fades to inky blue

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , ID , OR , UT , WA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Lathyrus pauciflorus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lathyrus pauciflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus pauciflorus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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