Silky Beach Pea
Lathyrus littoralis
Gordon Leppig & Andrea J. Pickart
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lathyrus
- Species:
- Lathyrus littoralis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Lasionycta arietis
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Obscure bumble bee (Bombus caliginosus), Obscure bumble bee (Bombus caliginosus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal dunes and sandy areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in 180F water and cooled overnight
Establishment: Seeds are collected between July 1st and August 30th. Mature pods are brown. L. littoralis is found in coastal strand communities from Monterery County, California, north to British Columbia.
Source: npn.rngr.net