Status:
valid
Authors:
C.L.Hitchc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Univ. Wash. Publ. Biol.15: 30 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209888
Common Names
- Lathyrus delnorticus
- Delnorticus Lathyrus
- Lathyrus
Description
Lathyrus delnorticus (also called Del Norte Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is a small, erect, perennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus delnorticus is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lathyrus delnorticus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus delnorticus is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Lathyrus delnorticus
Lathyrus delnorticus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Lathyrus delnorticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus delnorticus?
Lathyrus delnorticus
What is the common name of Lathyrus delnorticus?
Del Norte Pea
What is the natural habitat of Lathyrus delnorticus?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges in the coastal mountains of northern California and southern Oregon
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