Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 729 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212696
Common Names
- Lathyrus nissolia
- Nissolia Vetchling
- Nissolia Pea
Synonyms
- Orobus nissolia (L.) Döll [valid]
- Anurus nissolia (L.) Fourr. [valid]
- Pisum nissolium (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
Description
Lathyrus nissolia (also called Nissolia pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a slender stem with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus nissolia is used as an ornamental plant and also as a forage crop for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lathyrus nissolia sub. nissolia
Lathyrus nissolia sub. amanus Rech.f.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus nissolia is a pink-purple color with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus nissolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Lathyrus nissolia
Lathyrus nissolia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lathyrus nissolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus nissolia?
Lathyrus nissolia
What is the common name of Lathyrus nissolia?
Nissolia Pea
Where is Lathyrus nissolia found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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