Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syriacum
ID:
190928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 90 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190257



Common Names

  • Syrian Hedysarum
  • Syrian Sweetvetch
  • Syrian Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum varium syriacum (Boiss.) C.C.Towns. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum atomarium Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum syriacum atomarium (Boiss.) B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum syriacum suffrutescens B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Hedysarum syriacum (also called Syrian Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy areas, and has bright pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum syriacum is used as a forage crop and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum syriacum has small, yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum syriacum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Hedysarum syriacum

Hedysarum syriacum can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Hedysarum syriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum syriacum?

Hedysarum syriacum

What is the common name of Hedysarum syriacum?

Syrian Pea

Where is Hedysarum syriacum found?

Hedysarum syriacum is found in Iran.

Species in the Hedysarum genus

Hedysarum boreale, Hedysarum occidentale, Hedysarum sulphurescens, Hedysarum neglectum, Hedysarum sachalinense, Hedysarum denticulatum, Hedysarum caucasicum, Hedysarum polybotrys, Hedysarum branthii, Hedysarum astragaloides, Hedysarum atropatanum, Hedysarum bellevii, Hedysarum brahuicum, Hedysarum bucharicum, Hedysarum callithrix, Hedysarum criniferum, Hedysarum damghanicum, Hedysarum elymaiticum, Hedysarum falconeri, Hedysarum halophilum, Hedysarum hyrcanum, Hedysarum ibericum, Hedysarum kopetdaghi, Hedysarum kotschyi, Hedysarum lehmannianum, Hedysarum maitlandianum, Hedysarum mahrense, Hedysarum micropterum, Hedysarum minjanense, Hedysarum papillosum, Hedysarum plumosum, Hedysarum praticolum, Hedysarum renzii, Hedysarum sauzakense, Hedysarum sericatum, Hedysarum singarense, Hedysarum volkii, Hedysarum wakhanicum, Hedysarum cappadocicum, Hedysarum boveanum, Hedysarum argyrophyllum, Hedysarum algidum, Hedysarum brachypterum, Hedysarum campylocarpon, Hedysarum citrinum, Hedysarum dahuricum, Hedysarum dentatoalatum, Hedysarum ferganense, Hedysarum poncinsii, Hedysarum fistulosum,

Species in the Fabaceae family