Authors: C. Stace, R. van der Meijden (ed.) & I. de Kort (ed.)
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Scientific name:

Lathyrus odoratus

Vernacular name:

Pea, Sweet


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Sweet Pea

Scientific name: Lathyrus odoratus L.

Diagnostic features
Climbing annual to 2.5m.
Stems winged.
Leaflets 1 pair, ovate-oblong.
Tendrils branched.
Flowers 1-3(4), 20-35mm, white, pink or mauve to purple.

Chromosome number: (2n=14).

Habitat
Introduced-casual; frequent on tips and in waste places.

Distribution
England and Wales, mostly South; South Italy.

This species is keyed out on Page 2886 in the Text Key.

Lathyrus odoratus (Pea, Sweet)
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