Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
None
Lathyrus latifolius is a perennial herb with large pink flowers and large ovate leaflets and winged stems. The
tendrils are well developed and twining. The wing petals are about as long as the keel. Lathyrus latifolius is found
in Silver City in ditches and alongside Percha Creek. Many of these plants may be garden escapees.
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Lathyrus latifolius, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Deming Gustafson, Black Range, Kingston, June 3, 2009
Lathyrus latifolius, leaflets and tendrils, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Deming Gustafson, Black Range, Kingston, June 3, 2009
Lathyrus latifolius, winged stems, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Deming Gustafson, Black Range, Kingston, June 3, 2009
Lathyrus latifolius, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Deming Gustafson, Black Range, Kingston, June 3, 2009
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