Lathyrus palustris

Lathyrus palustris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Faboideae
Genus:	Lathyrus
Species:	L. palustris
Binomial name
Lathyrus palustris L.
Synonyms
Lathyrus myrtifolius Orobus myrtifolius

Lathyrus palustris is a species of wild pea known by the common name marsh pea. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a perennial herb with leaves made up of oval-shaped or oblong leaflets a few centimeters long. It has branched, coiled tendrils. The plant bears an inflorescence of 3 to 6 pinkish purple or white pea flowers each up to two centimeters wide. The fruit is a dehiscent legume pod.

External links

• Jepson Manual Treatment
• USDA Plants Profile
• GRIN Species Profile
• Photo gallery