Page author: David Giblin
Lathyrus japonicus
beach pea
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest along the Puget Sound and outer coast in Washington; Alaska to California; also along the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Sandy beaches, dunes, and headlands along the coast.
Flowers: May-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Lathyrus japonicus Willd.
Publication: Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 3(2): 1092. 1802.
Publication: Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 3(2): 1092. 1802.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. ssp. maritimus (L.) P.W. Ball
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. glaber (Ser.) Fernald
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi [IFBC]
Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow
Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow var. glaber (Ser.) Eames
Pisum maritimum L.
Pisum maritimum L. var. glaber Ser.
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. glaber (Ser.) Fernald
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi [IFBC]
Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow
Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow var. glaber (Ser.) Eames
Pisum maritimum L.
Pisum maritimum L. var. glaber Ser.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Lathyrus japonicus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Lathyrus japonicus checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Lathyrus japonicus information.
E-Flora BC: Lathyrus japonicus atlas page.
CalPhotos: Lathyrus japonicus photos.
USDA Plants: Lathyrus japonicus information.
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