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Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus

Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. pellitus Fernald

Beach Pea

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Lathyrus maritimus var. pellitus

USDA Symbol: LAJAP2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems creeping, up to about 5 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Usually purple to bluish, occasionally white.

Distribution

USA: CT , MA , ME , MI , NH , NJ , NY , RI , VT , WI
Canada: NB , NS

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-10
Research By: TWC Staff

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