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
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.
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