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Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. pellitus Fernald
Beach Pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus maritimus var. pellitus
USDA Symbol: LAJAP2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems creeping, up to about 5 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Usually purple to bluish, occasionally white.
Distribution
USA: CT , MA , ME , MI , NH , NJ , NY , RI , VT , WICanada: NB , NS
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus japonicus var. pellitus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-10Research By: TWC Staff