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Lathyrus japonicus
beach pea
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest along the Puget Sound and outer coast in Washington; Alaska to California; also along the Atlantic Coast.

Habitat: Sandy beaches, dunes, and headlands along the coast.

Flowers: May-September

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, butterflies

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Lathyrus japonicus Willd.
Publication: Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 3(2): 1092. 1802.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. ssp. maritimus (L.) P.W. Ball
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. glaber (Ser.) Fernald
Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi [IFBC]
Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow
Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow var. glaber (Ser.) Eames
Pisum maritimum L.
Pisum maritimum L. var. glaber Ser.
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Lathyrus japonicus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Lathyrus japonicus checklist entry

OregonFlora: Lathyrus japonicus information

E-Flora BC: Lathyrus japonicus atlas page

CalPhotos: Lathyrus japonicus photos

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