lathyrus hirsutus

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Familyfabaceae

Orderfabales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameCaley pea, singletary pea, hairy vetchling, austrian winter pea

Blossom colorpink

Blossom symmetryzygomorph

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Lathyrus hirsutus, commonly known as the hairy vetchling, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae, and typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. The plant features hairy stems and leaves, along with clusters of purple-pink flowers in spring and summer. Its seeds are enclosed in distinctive hairy pods. Lathyrus hirsutus is valued for its ornamental beauty and is sometimes cultivated in gardens for its attractive blooms.

Plants in the fabaceae family