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Lathyrus japonicus var. pubescens

Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. pubescens Hartm.

Downy Beach Pea

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Lathyrus maritimus ssp. pubescens

USDA Symbol: LAJAP3

USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: YT

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-07-12
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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