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Lathyrus sylvestris

Everlasting Pea, Flat Pea
Other regional names: Flat Peavine +2 more
  • Flat Peavine
  • Narrow Leaf Everlasting Pea
  • Narrow Leaved Everlasting Pea
Also known as: Lathyrus noeanus Alef. +15 more
  • Lathyrus noeanus Alef.
  • Lathyrus platyphyllos (Retz.) W.D.J.Koch
  • Lathyrus platyphyllos Retz., 1795
  • Lathyrus platyphyllus Retz.
  • Lathyrus pyrenaicus Jord.
  • Lathyrus silvester L.
  • Lathyrus sylvestris f. pyrenaicus (Jord.) Rouy
  • Lathyrus sylvestris subsp. angustifolius (Medik.) Rothm.
  • Lathyrus sylvestris subsp. platyphyllos (Retz.) Hartm.
  • Lathyrus sylvestris subsp. platyphyllos (Retz.) Nyman
  • Lathyrus sylvestris subsp. pyrenaicus (Jord.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
  • Lathyrus sylvestris var. ensifolius Ser.
  • Lathyrus sylvestris var. intermedius Ko
  • Lathyrus sylvestris var. intermedius Lamotte
  • Lathyrus sylvestris var. oblongus Ser.
  • Lathyrus sylvestris var. platyphyllos Retz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.

Lathyrus sylvestris (commonly known as Everlasting Pea or Flat Pea) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, Madeira, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, West Siberia, 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)
Alabama, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand South, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Windward Is., Wisconsin, Wyoming

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