Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 733 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212701
Common Names
- Lathyrus pratensis
- Meadow Vetchling
- Meadow Pea
Synonyms
- Orobus pratensis (L.) Stokes [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis pratensis [unknown]
- Lathyrus pratensis hallersteinii Nyman [unknown]
- Lathyrus denudatus Gilib. [invalid]
- Lathyrus cashmericus Royle ex Baker [invalid]
- Lathyrus lusseri Heer ex W.D.J.Koch [valid]
- Lathyrus sepium Scop. [valid]
- Pisum pratense (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
- Lathyrus velutinus (DC.) Landolt [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis velutinus DC. [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis velutinus (DC.) Soják [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis lusseri (Heer ex W.D.J.Koch) Soják [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis pallidiflorus H.Lindb. ex Hiitonen [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis sepium (Scop.) Bolzon [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis hirsutus Lej. [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis montanus Lecoq & Lamotte [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis subalpinus Rouy [valid]
- Lathyrus pratensis tomentosus Wahlb. [unknown]
Description
Lathyrus pratensis (also called meadow 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 meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to provide nitrogen to the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus pratensis 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 pratensis 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 pratensis
Lathyrus pratensis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lathyrus pratensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus pratensis?
Lathyrus pratensis
What is the common name of Lathyrus pratensis?
Meadow Pea
Where is Lathyrus pratensis found?
It is found in Europe and North Africa
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