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Lathyrus polymorphus
Lathyrus polymorphus Nutt.
Manystem Pea, Hoary Vetchling
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LAPO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Petals blue or violet, with red, purple or yellow streaks or spots.
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WYFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus polymorphus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus polymorphus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus polymorphus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-18Research By: TWC Staff