
Perennial pea (Lathyrus latifolius)
Perennial pea, also known as Everlasting pea
Avoid eating perennial pea (Lathyrus latifolius) as it is toxic and not meant for consumption. Ingesting significant amounts can lead to poisoning. Despite its attractive lavender flowers, it is often considered an invasive weed by gardeners due to its tendency to spread and crowd out other plants.
Key Facts About Perennial pea
Attributes of Perennial pea
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
3 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue Gray Silver
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Pink White Purple
Scientific Classification of Perennial pea
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Peavines
Species
Perennial pea
Toxicity
Ingestion