Inconspicuous Pea
Lathyrus inconspicuus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lathyrus
- Species:
- Lathyrus inconspicuus
- USDA Symbol:
- LAIN14
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat recommended before cold stratification. Soaking in warm water for 24 hours can improve germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI