Lathyrus sativus
Indian Pea, Indian Pea
Other regional names: Riga Pea
- Riga Pea
Also known as: Cicercula alata Moench +17 more
- Cicercula alata Moench
- Cicercula alba Medik.
- Cicercula caerulea Medik.
- Cicercula sativa (L.) Medik.
- Cicercula sativa var. alba Alef.
- Cicercula sativa var. angustata (Ser.) Alef.
- Cicercula sativa var. blepharocarpa Alef.
- Cicercula sativa var. coerulea Alef.
- Cicercula sativa var. colorata (Ser.) Alef.
- Cicercula sativa var. obtusata Alef.
- Lathyrus abyssinicus A.Br. ex Chiov.
- Lathyrus angulatus All.
- Lathyrus asiaticus (Zalkind) Kudrj.
- Lathyrus azureus Booth ex Bosse
- Lathyrus azureus Dean
- Lathyrus cicera subsp. sativus (L.) Bonnier & Layens
- Lathyrus sativas L.
- Lathyrus sativus f. albus Smekalova
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Naturally occurring in Europe, Lathyrus sativus (commonly known as Indian Pea) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Assam, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Buryatiya, Canary Is., Central European Russia, China North-Central, Chita, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, India, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizistan, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Maryland, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Queensland, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Victoria, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Yemen