Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleraceus
ID:
215008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç.2: 580 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214337

Common Names

  • Lathyrus oleraceus
  • Oleraceus's Lathyrus
  • Oleraceus Lathyrus

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Synonyms

  • Pisum abyssinicum A.Braun [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pumilio (Meikle) Ponert [unknown]
  • Pisum humile Boiss. & Noë [illegitimate]
  • Pisum sativum L. [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense L. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum arvense (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum hortense (Neilr.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum elatius (M.Bieb.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Pisum elatius M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum humile (Holmboe) Greuter & al. [illegitimate]
  • Pisum biflorum Raf. [unknown]
  • Pisum macrocarpum Ser. ex Schur [unknown]
  • Pisum hortense Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Pisum macrospermum Steud. [unknown]
  • Pisum leptolobum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Pisum jomardi Schrank [unknown]
  • Pisum thebaicum Willd. [unknown]
  • Pisum saccharatum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Pisum syriacum C.O.Lehm. ex El-Gadi & al. [illegitimate]
  • Pisum smyrnense hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum sibiricum hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum praecox Steud. [unknown]
  • Pisum rugosum hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum roseum hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum ramulare Rchb. [unknown]
  • Pisum quadratum (L.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Pisum prolificum Steud. [unknown]
  • Pisum baclium hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum chlorospermum auct. [invalid]
  • Pisum album Garsault [invalid]
  • Pisum elatum Ser. [unknown]
  • Pisum granulatum J.Lloyd [unknown]
  • Pisum fertile hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum borussicum hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum commune Clavaud [unknown]
  • Pisum coerulescens hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum coccineum Medik. [unknown]
  • Pisum transcaucasicum (Govorov) Stankov [invalid]
  • Pisum excorticatum hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum tetragonum Pasq. [unknown]
  • Pisum viride hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pisum variegatum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Pisum uniflorum Moench [unknown]
  • Pisum umbellatum (L.) Mill. [unknown]
  • Pisum tuffetii R.Lesson [unknown]
  • Pisum vulgare J.Jundz. [unknown]
  • Pisum pumilio (Meikle) Greuter [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum brevipedunculatum (P.Davis & Meikle) Ponert [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pumilio Meikle [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum brevipedunculatum P.H.Davis & Meikle [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum biflorum (Raf.) Soldano [unknown]
  • Pisum zeylanicum Steud. [invalid]
  • Lathyrus oleraceus biflorus (Raf.) H.Schaef., Coulot & Rabaute [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum umbellatum L. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum quadratum L. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum hortense Neilr. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus oleraceus arvense (L.) H.Schaef., Coulot & Rabaute [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense humile [illegitimate]
  • Pisum sativum syriacum [illegitimate]
  • Lathyrus schaeferi Kosterin [unknown]
  • Lathyrus oleraceus oleraceus [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense biflorum (Raf.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense abyssinicum (A.Braun) Engl. [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense album Gray [valid]
  • Pisum arvense humile Gray [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense leptolobum (Rchb.) Demmler [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense quadratum (L.) Gray [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense ramulare (Rchb.) Demmler [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense rufum Gray [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense umbellatum (L.) Gray [unknown]
  • Pisum arvense variegatum Gray [unknown]
  • Pisum commune arvense (L.) Bonnier & Layens [illegitimate]
  • Pisum commune elatius (M.Bieb.) Bonnier & Layens [illegitimate]
  • Pisum commune sativum (L.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Pisum elatius album H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Pisum elatius eriospermum Rouy [unknown]
  • Pisum elatius leiospermum Rouy [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum abyssinicum (A.Braun) Gams [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum abyssinicum (A.Braun) Govorov [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum macrocarpum (Ser. ex Schur) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pachylobum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum saccharatum (Rchb.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum abyssinicum (A.Braun) Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum affine Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum alosti Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum anglicum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum arcuatum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum arvense (L.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum balticum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum beckii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum bedmannii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum belgicum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum bonum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum borussicum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum burbridgii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum caeruleum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum capucinorum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum cerocarpum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum cimitari Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum climax Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum compocarpum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum concertator Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum coronatum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum denyeri Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum dicksonii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum dinocarpum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum doratocarpum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum durius Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum elatius (M.Bieb.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum episcopi Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum erfurtense Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum extraordinarium Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum folgeri Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum fonticulorum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum fulvum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum furcans Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum garbuttii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum genabanum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum gloriosum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum gratiosum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum heinemannii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum hibernicum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum hollandicum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum humile Lej. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum humillimum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum jessenii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum jomardii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum laurentii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum macrocarpum Lej. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum majale Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum marmoratum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum megalepiscopi Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum melanocarpum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum melileucum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum melioratum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum mellitum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum mesomelan Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum michauxii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum microspermum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum microtatum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum mumiorum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum nanoviride Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum nanum Gaudin [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum navale Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum patris Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pedale Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum perfectum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pervicaz Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pliculum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum ponderosum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum postmajale Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum postrourkeanum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum praecox Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pretiosum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum princeps Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum procerum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pseudepiscopi Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum raglanii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum ramstadinum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum reginae Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum richardsonii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum roseum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum rourkeanum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum rugosum Demmler [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum saccharatum (Rchb.) Lej. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum sanguivittatum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum schneebergeri Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum scoticum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum serratum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum smyrnense Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum solis Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum storkii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum stuartii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum subifoliatum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum sumbajale Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum thebaicum (Willd.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum unionis Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum viridipunctulum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum vitellinum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum wardii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum waterlooensis Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum wickeri Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum willichii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum woodfortii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum zaubitzii Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum zeylanicum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum axiphium Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum glaucospermum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum humile Alef. [illegitimate]
  • Pisum sativum medullare Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum speciosum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum vulgare Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum xiphocarpum Alef. [unknown]
  • Pisum elatius palestinicum Govorov [invalid]
  • Pisum elatius caspicum Govorov [invalid]
  • Pisum sativum asiaticum Govorov [invalid]
  • Pisum sativum commune (Clavaud) Govorov [unknown]
  • Pisum oleraceus govorovii Golodk. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum schevczenkoi V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum zelenovii V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum ziganokii V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum drozdii V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum popovae V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum polycarpum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum miroshnikovae V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum zubovii V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum pomaceum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum limitatum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum cirriferum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum debelii V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum aphyllum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum funiculatum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum floridum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum moniliforme V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum indehiscens V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum solovjevae V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum persistens V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum sativum phaeospermum V.P.Serdjuk & Stank. [unknown]
  • Pisum humile Mill. [unknown]

Description

Lathyrus oleraceus (also called 'Garden Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an erect habit and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus oleraceus is used as a forage crop and as a soil-improving crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lathyrus oleraceus sub. pumilio (Meikle) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus oleraceus is a pink, pea-like flower with five petals and a long, curved keel. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus oleraceus is an annual plant that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Lathyrus oleraceus

Lathyrus oleraceus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lathyrus oleraceus FAQ

What is the common name of Lathyrus oleraceus?

Climbing Vetch

What type of plant is Lathyrus oleraceus?

Vine

What is the scientific name of Climbing Vetch?

Lathyrus oleraceus

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