Lathyrus tingitanus
Tangier Pea, Tangier Scarlet Pea
Also known as: Clymenum tingitanum (L.) Medik. +8 more
- Clymenum tingitanum (L.) Medik.
- Lathyrus aegyptiacus Hasselq.
- Lathyrus coruscans Emb. & Maire
- Lathyrus mexicanus Schlect
- Lathyrus mexicanus Wender.
- Lathyrus napoleonis Voss
- Lathyrus tingitanus f. granatensis Lacaita
- Lathyrus tingitanus var. coruscans (Emb. & Maire) Maire
- Navidura tingitana Alef.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Lathyrus tingitanus (commonly known as Tangier Pea or Tangier Scarlet Pea) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Canary Is., Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, California, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico Southwest, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia