Lathyrus sativus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 730 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212703
Common Names
- Lathyrus sativus
- Garden Vetchling
- Garden Pea
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- Lathyrus sativas L. [unknown]
- Lathyrus asiaticus (Zalkind) Kudrj. [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus asiaticus Zalkind [valid]
- Lathyrus azureus Dean [valid]
- Orobus bimarginatus Stokes [valid]
- Pisum lathyrus E.H.L.Krause [valid]
- Cicercula alata Moench [valid]
- Cicercula alba Medik. [valid]
- Cicercula caerulea Medik. [valid]
- Cicercula sativa (L.) Medik. [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus albus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus chlorospermus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus azureus Smekalova [unknown]
- Lathyrus sativus biflorus Smekalova [unknown]
- Lathyrus sativus albus Smekalova [unknown]
- Lathyrus sativus violascens Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus parviflorus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus pulchrus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus pisiformis Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus platyspermus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus orbiculatus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus variegatus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus comitans Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus depressus Smekalova [valid]
- Lathyrus abyssinicus A.Br. ex Chiov. [valid]
- Lathyrus stenophyllus Gand. [illegitimate]
- Cicercula sativa alba Alef. [valid]
- Cicercula sativa angustata (Ser.) Alef. [valid]
- Cicercula sativa blepharocarpa Alef. [valid]
- Cicercula sativa coerulea Alef. [valid]
- Cicercula sativa colorata (Ser.) Alef. [valid]
- Cicercula sativa obtusata Alef. [valid]
- Lathyrus cicera sativus (L.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus angustatus Ser. [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus coloratus Ser. [valid]
- Lathyrus sativus stenophyllus Boiss. [valid]
Description
Lathyrus sativus (also called grass 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 sativus is used as a food crop and for animal feed. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus sativus 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.
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Lathyrus sativus 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 sativus
Lathyrus sativus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lathyrus sativus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus sativus?
Lathyrus sativus
What is the common name of Lathyrus sativus?
Grass Pea
Where is Lathyrus sativus found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lathyrus sativus L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.