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Lathyrus venosus
Lathyrus venosus Muhl. ex Willd.
Veiny Pea, Veiny Vetchling, Wild Sweet Pea, Bushy Vetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lathyrus oreophilus, Lathyrus venosus ssp. arkansanus, Lathyrus venosus var. arkansanus, Lathyrus venosus var. intonsus, Lathyrus venosus var. meridionalis
USDA Symbol: LAVE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
A vine-like perennial with purple or bi-colored purple and white flowers in elongate clusters. Leaves are pinnately compound and end in a tendril.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AK , AL , AR , DC , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MN , MO , NC , ND , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVCanada: BC , MB , ON , SK
Native Distribution: S. Ont. to Sask., s. to GA mts., TN & LA
Native Habitat: Sandy, open ground; shady banks; oak-hickory woods; ridges; thickets
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil Description: Various mesic soils.
Benefit
Warning: Plants in the genus Lathyrus, particularly the seeds, can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Description: Propagation is best from seeds.Seed Treatment: Seeds must be scarified and/or stratified.
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACU | FAC | FACW | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lathyrus venosus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lathyrus venosus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lathyrus venosus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-12-16Research By: TWC Staff