Broad-leaved Everlasting Pea (Lathyrus latifolius)

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  1. valterj

    valterj Active Member

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    Hi!

    I found this Pea Flower at Monchique roadside to Fóia, Algarve - Portugal

    Anyone knows which species it's?
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Re: What Pea Flower is this?

    Possibly a Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus. A pic of the foliage would help.
     
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    Re: What Pea Flower is this?

    Picture of the foliage.
     

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  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Re: Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

    There are many species and I haven't noticed one here with the same color pattern on the flowers, but L. latifolius appears along highways here. Your plant has the foliage of that species.
     
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