Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchicus
ID:
210143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada14: 261 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209472

Common Names

  • Lathyrus colchicus
  • Colchian Vetch
  • Colchian Lathyrus

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Description

Lathyrus colchicus (also called Colchian Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb with a short stem and a thick taproot. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus colchicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus colchicus is a white, 5-petaled flower, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus colchicus is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Lathyrus colchicus

Lathyrus colchicus can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in the Dagestan region of Russia.

Lathyrus colchicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus colchicus?

Lathyrus colchicus

What is the common name of Lathyrus colchicus?

Colchian Lathyrus

What is the natural habitat of Lathyrus colchicus?

Grasslands, open woodlands, 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