Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tracyi
ID:
165108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bradshaw

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.80: 245 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164437

Common Names

  • Tracyi Pea
  • Tracyi Vetch
  • Tracyi Lathyrus

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus lanszwertii tracyi (Bradshaw) Isely [unknown]
  • Lathyrus bolanderi tracyi (Bradshaw) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Lathyrus tracyi (also called Tracy's Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a short stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in dry and rocky soils, in areas with little vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus tracyi is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus tracyi is a pink color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus tracyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Lathyrus tracyi

Lathyrus tracyi can be found in the western United States.

Lathyrus tracyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus tracyi?

Lathyrus tracyi

What is the common name of Lathyrus tracyi?

Tracy's Peavine

Where is Lathyrus tracyi native to?

North America

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