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Lathyrus pauciflorus
Lathyrus pauciflorus Fernald
Steppe Sweetpea, Fewflower Pea, Few-flowered Pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LAPA5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The Steppe Sweetpea is a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), which includes trees, shrubs, herbs, and vines with compound or occasionally simple leaves and flowers usually in clusters.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , BlueBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Fades to inky blue.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , ID , OR , UT , WAAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus pauciflorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus pauciflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus pauciflorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-15Research By: TWC Staff