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Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. lanceolatus
Lathyrus nevadensis S. Watson ssp. lanceolatus (Howell) C.L. Hitchc.
Sierra Pea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LANEL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems erect to ascending or sprawling, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , OR , WACanada: BC
Web Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. lanceolatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. lanceolatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. lanceolatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus