Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clymenum
ID:
213347

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 732 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212676

Common Names

  • Lathyrus clymenum
  • Clymenum Vetchling
  • Clymenum Pea

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus clymensum L. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus cornutus Spreng. [valid]
  • Lathyrus auriculatus Bertol. [valid]
  • Lathyrus tuntasii Heldr. ex Halácsy [valid]
  • Lathyrus vicioides Bubani [valid]
  • Lathyrus tenuifolius Desf. [valid]
  • Lathyrus tataricus Schreb. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Lathyrus purpureus Desf. [valid]
  • Lathyros clymenus (L.) St.-Lag. [valid]
  • Orobus clymenum (L.) A.Braun [valid]
  • Orobus articulatus A.Braun [valid]
  • Clymenum alatum (Ten.) Link [valid]
  • Clymenum tenuifolium (Desf.) Link [valid]
  • Clymenum uncinatum Moench [valid]
  • Pisum clymenum (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Lathyrus articulatus clymenum (L.) Maire [unknown]
  • Clymenum uncinatum purpureum Alef. [valid]
  • Clymenum uncinatum vulgare Alef. [invalid]
  • Lathyrus articulatus ligusticus Burnat [valid]
  • Lathyrus articulatus tenuifolius (Desf.) Rouy [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum tenuifolius (Desf.) Nyman [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum angustifolius Rouy [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum latifolius Godr. & Gren. [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum tenuifolius Godr. & Gren. [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum tenuifolius (Desf.) Batt. [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus tenuifolius (Desf.) Gren. & Godr. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus tenuifolius (Desf.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus tenuifolius (Desf.) Garcke [valid]
  • Lathyrus tenuifolius clymenum (L.) Porta [valid]
  • Lathyrus palustris Láng ex Ten. [illegitimate]
  • Orobus alatus (Ten.) A.Braun [unknown]
  • Lathyrus articulatus euclymenum (L.) Maire [invalid]
  • Lathyrus articulatus latifolius Rouy [unknown]
  • Lathyrus clymenum latifolius (Godr.) Pérez Lara [unknown]
  • Lathyrus articulatus typicus Maire [invalid]
  • Lathyrus alatus Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Lathyrus alatus Ten. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus articulatus Loisel. [deprecated]

Description

Lathyrus clymenum (also called 'Grass Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem and a climbing habit. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus clymenum is used as a fodder for livestock and as a source of timber for construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus clymenum is a pink or purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus clymenum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring is possible but it is better to propagate this species from seed.

Where to Find Lathyrus clymenum

Lathyrus clymenum can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States, from California to Nebraska and east to Texas.

Lathyrus clymenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus clymenum?

Lathyrus clymenum

What is the common name of Lathyrus clymenum?

Clymenum pea

What is the habitat of Lathyrus clymenum?

Grassland and rocky slopes

Species in the Lathyrus genus

Lathyrus aureus, Lathyrus gmelinii, Lathyrus transsilvanicus, Lathyrus berteroanus, Lathyrus brachycalyx, Lathyrus cabreranus, Lathyrus campestris, Lathyrus graminifolius, Lathyrus hasslerianus, Lathyrus holochlorus, Lathyrus jepsonii, Lathyrus lomanus, Lathyrus nevadensis, Lathyrus nigrivalvis, Lathyrus paraguariensis, Lathyrus paranensis, Lathyrus parodii, Lathyrus pauciflorus, Lathyrus rigidus, Lathyrus tropicalandinus, Lathyrus eucosmus, Lathyrus lanszwertii, Lathyrus linearifolius, Lathyrus littoralis, Lathyrus macropus, Lathyrus macrostachys, Lathyrus multiceps, Lathyrus nervosus, Lathyrus nitens, Lathyrus ochroleucus, Lathyrus polyphyllus, Lathyrus pubescens, Lathyrus pusillus, Lathyrus splendens, Lathyrus subandinus, Lathyrus subulatus, Lathyrus sulphureus, Lathyrus torreyi, Lathyrus venosus, Lathyrus vestitus, Lathyrus biflorus, Lathyrus acutifolius, Lathyrus cicera, Lathyrus sericeus, Lathyrus whitei, Lathyrus hookeri, Lathyrus magellanicus, Lathyrus blepharicarpus, Lathyrus blepharicarpos, Lathyrus gorgoni,

Species in the Fabaceae family