Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zalaghensis
ID:
213381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ind. Horti Bot. Univ. Budapest1934: 111 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212710

Common Names

  • Lathyrus zalaghensis
  • Zalaghensis Lathyrus
  • Zalaghensis Vetch

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Description

Lathyrus zalaghensis (also called Zalagh 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 North Africa and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus zalaghensis 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 zalaghensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus zalaghensis is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed, which 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 grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Lathyrus zalaghensis

Lathyrus zalaghensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Lathyrus zalaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus zalaghensis?

Lathyrus zalaghensis

What is the common name of Lathyrus zalaghensis?

Zalaghen Pea

Where is Lathyrus zalaghensis 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