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Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. cusickii
Lathyrus nevadensis S. Watson ssp. cusickii (S. Watson) C.L. Hitchc.
Sierra Pea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus cusickii, Lathyrus nevadensis var. cusickii
USDA Symbol: LANEC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems sprawling to ascending, up to about 18 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: ID , NV , OR , WAWeb Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. cusickii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. cusickii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. cusickii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus