Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Tuberous Vetchling
Lathyrus tuberosus

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus) Other common names: Tuberous Pea

French names: Gesse tubéreuse

Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae)

Group: Vetches

Similar species:
• Marsh Vetchling (Lathyrus palustris)

Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; Irregular flowers

Leaves: Alternate, Compound, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: tuberosus: tuberous

Photographs: 25 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wildflowers ● Vetches

Tuberous Vetchling flowers.

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Tuberous Vetchling leaves and stems.

Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Leaves.

Wildflowers ● Vetches

Range map for Tuberous Vetchling (Lathyrus tuberosus)

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Tuberous Vetchling Lathyrus tuberosus

Tuberous Vetchling
Lathyrus tuberosus