Everlasting Peavine
(Lathyrus latifolius)
Seedling | Leaves | Flowers | Fruit |
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Growing habits: Ascending, climbing, or twining perennial herb, notably winged stem
Root anatomy: Fibrous roots from weak taproot
Leaf anatomy: Compound leaves, branched tenrils at base of leaves w/2 leaflets in a single pair per leaf, leaflets oblong-lanceolate to elliptic, acute tips
Reproduction: Inflorescences borne in loose raceme atop long, curved axillary peduncle, petals usually purple but sometimes red, pink, or white; legume fruit
References: Weeds of the South by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice