Lathyrus nissolia
Grass Pea, Grass Vetchling
Also known as: Anurus nissolia (L.) Fourr. +3 more
- Anurus nissolia (L.) Fourr.
- Orobus nissolia (L.) Döll
- Orobus nissolia Doeil
- Pisum nissolia (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Lathyrus nissolia (commonly known as Grass pea or Grass Vetchling) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, 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)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, Tasmania, Victoria, Washington
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