Status: Native
Synonyms:
Lathyrus lanzwertii Kellogg var. leucanthus (Rydberg) Dorn
Lathyrus leucanthus is an upper elevation plant with white flowers that have
variable amounts of pink highlights. The leaflets are not as long as those of Lathyrus graminifolius, and
those of Lathyrus leucanthus are more linear-elliptic. Lathyrus leucanthus is found
in Ponderosa Pine forest.
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Lathyrus leucanthus, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road near Redstone trailhead, May 10, 2009
Lathyrus leucanthus, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, May 10, 2009
Lathyrus leucanthus, 1x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, May 10, 2009
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