Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1054396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Linnaea13: 30 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053734

Common Names

  • Lathyrus Elegans
  • Elegans Lathyrus
  • Elegans Pea

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Description

Lathyrus elegans (also called elegant vetchling, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has purple flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus elegans is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds. The seeds are used as a food source and can be ground into flour. It is also used medicinally for treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lathyrus elegans has small, pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus elegans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Lathyrus elegans

Lathyrus elegans can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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