Lathyrus vernus

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Lathyrus vernus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lathyrus vernus, Bernh. (Orobus vernus, Linn.). Spring Bitter Vetch. St. simple, somewhat pubescent, 1-2 ft. long: lfts. 2-3 pairs, ovate-acuminate, light green; stipules entire: peduncles 5-7-fld., shorter than the leaves; flowers blue-violet; keel shaded with green, nodding. May, June. Hills and woods, S. and Cent. Eu. B.M. 521.—A compact, tufted plant, growing quickly in sun or a little shade; best in deep, sandy loam, in a sheltered position; hardy. Lathyrus Var. albus, a white form, is rare. Lathyrus Var. flaccidus, Ser. (Orobus flaccidus, Rad.) has very narrow flaccid leaves. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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