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Smith, R.W.

Lathyrus pusillus

Lathyrus pusillus Elliott

Tiny Pea

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LAPU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , KS , LA , MO , MS , NC , OK , OR , TX , VA

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC		FAC		FAC	FAC		UPL		FAC

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lathyrus pusillus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lathyrus pusillus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus pusillus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-11
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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