Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetivirens
ID:
1050571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene ex Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Colorado: 217 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049909

Common Names

  • Lathyrus laetivirens
  • Laetivirens Peavine
  • Mountain Peavine

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Description

Lathyrus laetivirens (also called Laetivirens pea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Rocky Mountains. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has alternate, compound leaves with small, white flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine regions, often in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus laetivirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus laetivirens is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus laetivirens is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seed to germinate.

Where to Find Lathyrus laetivirens

Lathyrus laetivirens can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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

References

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.