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Lathyrus nevadensis var. puniceus
Lathyrus nevadensis S. Watson var. puniceus C.L. Hitchc.
Sierra Pea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LANEP6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This taxon appears as Lathyrus nevadensis ssp. lanceolatus var. puniceus on the USDA PLANTS Database website.
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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 3 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: WAWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis var. puniceus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus nevadensis var. puniceus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus nevadensis var. puniceus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-19Research By: Joseph A. Marcus