Tuberous Vetchling
Lathyrus tuberosus

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus) Other common names: Tuberous Pea

French names: Gesse tubéreuse

Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae)

Group: Vetches

Similar species:
  •   Marsh Vetchling (Lathyrus palustris)


Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Alternate, Compound, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: tuberosus: tuberous


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Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Tuberous Vetchling flowers.

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Tuberous Vetchling leaves and stems.

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Leaves.

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