Beach Pea
Lathyrus japonicus

Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) Other common names: Seaside Pea

Other scientific names: Lathyrus maritimus, Pisum maritimum

French names: Gesse du Japon

Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Compound, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 114   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 96 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) flowers

 Beach Pea flower and buds.

Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) leaves

 Beach Pea leaves.

Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) leaves

Range map for Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus)

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