Lathyrus heterophyllus
Norfolk Everlasting Pea
Also known as: Lathyrus heterophyllus var. heterophyllus +6 more
- Lathyrus heterophyllus var. heterophyllus
- Lathyrus heterophyllus var. unijugus W.D.J.Koch
- Lathyrus latifolius subsp. heterophyllus (L.) Asmussen
- Lathyrus sylvestris subsp. heterophyllus (L.) Bonnier & Layens
- Lathyrus sylvestris var. heterophyllus (L.) Trevir.
- Lathyrus sylvestris var. unijugus (W.D.J.Koch) P.Fourn.
- Pisum heterophyllum (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Indigenous to Europe, Lathyrus heterophyllus (commonly known as Norfolk Everlasting-pea) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
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)
Great Britain