Lathyrus ochroleucus

The name “Lathyrus” is from the Greek “lathyros,” meaning pea, and “ochroleucus” means “yellowish-white,” referring to the color of the flowers.   


Scientific Name:Lathyrus ochroleucus
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Family:Fabaceae
Common Name:Pale Vetchling
Authority: Hook.
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C Value:8
Wetness:UPL
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Genus in Illinois:
9
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:White
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Pinnate Compound
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Threatened
Status (Federal):Not Listed
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