Fabaceae

Angled pea

Lathyrus angulatus L.

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Lathyrus

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Common names

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English: Angled pea

Synonyms

Lathyrus angulatus f. albiflorus Merino
Lathyrus angulatus f. simplex H.Lindb.
Lathyrus angulatus var. angustifolius Rouy
Lathyrus angulatus var. brachycarpus Rouy
Lathyrus angulatus var. genuinus Rouy
Lathyrus angulatus var. intermedius Merino
Lathyrus hexaedrus Bory & Chaub.
Lathyrus longepedunculatus Ledeb.
Lathyrus sphaericus subsp. angulatus (L.) Batt.
Orobus angulatus (L.) Philippe

Characteristics

Growth habit: Forb/herb, Vine
Lifespan: Annual
In the US and Canada: Lower 48 states: introduced

Photos

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Sources: classification, synonyms from World Flora Online Plant List (2026-06, CC0 1.0); common names, popularity from Wikidata (2026-10-26, CC0 1.0); common names, US characteristics from USDA PLANTS Database (2025-05-29, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.