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