Lathyrus vernus

LATHYRUS vernus
'Alboroseus'
(OROBUS vernus)
Spring Pea

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Type:
Perennial

Height: 8-12" (20-30cm)

Flowering Time: Spring

Flower Colour: Pink

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Botanical Classification:

Class:
Angiospermae (Angiosperms)

Subclass: Dicotyledonae (Dicotyledons)

Superorder: Rosidae (Rose Superorder)

Order: Fabales (Bean Order)

Family: Papilionaceae (Pea Family)

Genus: Lathyrus (Pea)

Species: vernus (spring), alboroseus (pink and white)

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Lathyrus vernus is an unusual member of the pea family, in that it is not a bush or climber. It is deciduous, and in spring quickly forms a dense upright clump of bright green pointed pinnate leaves, followed by dense drooping spikes of small pink and white pea flowers. Useful for a shady or woodland spot.
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Harvesting and Growing from Seed:

Germination:
Autumn
Outside
(69 days)

Seed Pod The seedpod is a short woody pod.
Seed The seeds are small brown peas. There are several seeds in a seed pod.
Seedling The seedling has narrow divided leaves.

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				Germination: Autumn Outside (69 days)
Seed Pod The seedpod is a short woody pod. Seed The seeds are small brown peas. There are several seeds in a seed pod. Seedling The seedling has narrow divided leaves.