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Lathyrus annuus

Annual Vetchling, Annual Yellow Vetchling
Other regional names: Fodder Pea
  • Fodder Pea
Also known as: Lathyrus annuus var. angustifolius Rouy +8 more
  • Lathyrus annuus var. angustifolius Rouy
  • Lathyrus annuus var. genuinus Rouy
  • Lathyrus annuus var. latifolius Rouy
  • Lathyrus chius Boiss. & Orph.
  • Lathyrus frenchii Sennen
  • Lathyrus hierosolymitanus var. grandiflorus Boiss.
  • Lathyrus trachyspermus Webb
  • Lathyrus trachyspermus Webb ex Rodr.
  • Pisum flavum E.H.L.Krause
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual.

Lathyrus annuus (commonly known as Annual Vetchling or Annual Yellow Vetchling) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, 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)
Azores, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain

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