Lathyrus — 26 species
Botanical species in the genus Lathyrus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Lathyrus aphaca
Lathyrus aphaca
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. Plants dislike shade. An interesting plant botanically because the true leaves have been modified into tendrils and the stipules have become leaves.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus cicera
Lathyrus cicera
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus davidii
Lathyrus davidii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus davidii is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus graminifolius
Lathyrus graminifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Established plants are drought tolerant. Unlike almost all the species in this genus, this species does not have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus hirsutus
Lathyrus hirsutus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus hirsutus is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -15°c when fully dormant Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus japonicus
Lathyrus japonicus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus japonicus is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil. It prefers a deep moist well-drained soil in a cool position.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus japonicus maritimus
Lathyrus japonicus maritimus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus japonicus maritimus is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil. Prefers a deep moist well-drained soil in a cool position.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus jepsonii
Lathyrus jepsonii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus komarovii
Lathyrus komarovii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus lanszwertii
Lathyrus lanszwertii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus latifolius
Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus latifolius is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil, whether acid or alkaline. Prefers a position in full sun but tolerates part day shade.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus linifolius
Lathyrus linifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus linifolius is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Lathyrus magellanicus
Lathyrus magellanicus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus magellanicus is found at lower elevations in southern and central Chile, ascending to higher elevations of 2,400 metres or more in the tropical Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is known to tolerate temperatures falling occasionally as low as -8°c and can also experience occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus nervosus
Lathyrus nervosus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus nervosus is not a very cold-hardy plant, it dislikes prolonged frost but can tolerate occasional short-lived falls in temperature to about -10°c. It grows best in areas with cool, moist summers. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus ochroleucus
Lathyrus ochroleucus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus ochrus
Lathyrus ochrus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus odoratus
Lathyrus odoratus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good well-drained garden soil, whether acid or alkaline. Prefers a position in full sun but it also does well in partial shade. A very ornamental plant, the sweet pea is often cultivated for its sweet smelling flowers, there are many named varieties.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus palustris
Lathyrus palustris
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus palustris is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant. A good plant for the bog or marsh garden, succeeding in wet soils. It is easily grown in any moderately good garden soil, preferring a position in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus polymorphus
Lathyrus polymorphus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus polymorphus is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. Established plants are drought tolerant.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus pratensis
Lathyrus pratensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus pratensis is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun. Succeeds on wet soils.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus quinquenervius
Lathyrus quinquenervius
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species is often confused with Lathyrus palustris but can be distinguished by the five strong, parallel veins in long, slender leaflets. The linear, acute stipules with a reflexed basal spur, the strong wings on the stems, and the simple tendrils also aid in identification.
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Lathyrus sativus
Lathyrus sativus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Chickling pea is a plant of temperate to subtropical regions, though it can also be cultivated in the tropics, especially at higher elevations (in Ethiopia it is grown at elevations up to 2,700 metres). It can be grown successfully in regions with a mean rainfall of 400 - 650mm, and a mean temperature of 10 - 25°c during the growing period. It withstands heavy rains in early growth stages and prolonged drought during grain-filling.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus sylvestris
Lathyrus sylvestris
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus sylvestris is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. Grows well in full sun and in light, dappled shade, succeeding in most moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus tuberosus
Lathyrus tuberosus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus tuberosus is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil. It prefers a limestone soil in a warm position, and likes some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus venosus
Lathyrus venosus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus venosus is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. Grows well in full sun and in light, dappled shade, succeeding in most moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Grows well in moist to wet soils.
Full cultivation guide →Lathyrus vestitus
Lathyrus vestitus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lathyrus vestitus is a somewhat cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -8°c when fully dormant. Species in this genus generally grow well when given a position in full sun in most, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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