Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Lathyrus L. [133]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Everlasting pea

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of 150 species of annuals and herbaceous or evergreen perennials from sunny, sandy or shingle banks, grassy slopes, wasteland, or open woodland in N. temperate regions, N. and E. Africa, and temperate South America. They are grown for their showy, pea-like, often scented flowers, in many colours, which are produced from the leaf axils, either singly or in racemes. Stems are usually winged, and bear alternate, pinnate leaves. Many are climbers (with tendrils) ; others are clump-forming. The climbers are useful for growing through shrubs or over a bank. Sweet peas (L. odoratus) are suitable for a trellis or arch, or an annual border for cut flowers and exhibition. Clump-forming species and cultivars are suitable for a rock garden, woodland garden, or herbaceous border. Seeds may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Soak seed and sow in containers in a cold frame in early spring; seed of annuals may also be sown in situ in mid-spring. Sweet peas may also be sown in autumn: pre-soak or chip seed and sow in situ in mild areas, or in containers in a cold frame where frosts are severe. Divide perennials in early spring, although they sometimes resent disturbance.

pests_en: Aphids, slugs, snails, and thrips may be troublesome. L. odoratus may suffer from powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, foot rot, root rot, and viruses.

description_ja:

comment: N.temperate

comment_ja: ハマエンドウ，スイートピー(sweet pea)，レンリソウ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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