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Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis
Lathyrus brachycalyx Rydb. ssp. zionis (C.L. Hitchc.) S.L. Welsh
Bush Pea, Bush Peavine, Zion Sweetpea, Intermountain Peavine
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus brachycalyx var. zionis, Lathyrus zionis
USDA Symbol: LABRZ2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Linear
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems creeping, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , UTWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus brachycalyx ssp. zionis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-10Research By: TWC Staff