Species

Lathyrus sylvestris

Common Name(s)

narrow-leaved everlasting pea

Family

Fabaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Similar Taxa

L. sylvestris is very similar to the much more commonly naturalised L. latifolius, but is distinguished by the smaller flowers, and narrower leaves and stipules.

Flower Colours

Red / Pink

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

Europe, N.W. Africa, Asia Minor, Caucasia

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010