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Lathyrus lanszwertii var. brownii
Lathyrus lanszwertii Kellogg var. brownii (Eastw.) Jeps.
Brown's Pea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus brownii, Lathyrus pauciflorus ssp. brownii, Lathyrus schaffneri
USDA Symbol: LALAB2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems ascending or sprawling, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , NV , ORWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus lanszwertii var. brownii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus lanszwertii var. brownii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus lanszwertii var. brownii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus