Sierra Nevada Peavine
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Sierra Nevada Peavine
Lathyrus nevadensis
The Sierra Nevada Peavine is a lovely flowering plant that grows in the mountains. It has pretty purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a special part of nature.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Sierra Nevada Peavine is a climbing vine with delicate tendrils that help it grip. It has compound leaves with two to four leaflets and striking pea-like flowers, typically vibrant purplish-pink or magenta, sometimes lighter, clustered at the tips of stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusLathyrus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, Lathyrus, comes from a Greek word meaning "pea" or "vetch"!
Like beans, this plant can improve soil by adding essential nutrients for other plants!
This wild peavine's seeds look like peas, but are not safe to eat!
Tiny pollen grains from its flowers often hitch rides on the backs of busy bumblebees!
Special abilities
Ability
Climbing Ace
Sierra Nevada Peavine can extend its slender tendrils to grip onto other plants or structures, helping it climb high for sunlight.
Ability
Soil Enricher
This plant has special root nodules that host bacteria, allowing it to "fix" nitrogen from the air and enrich the soil around it.
Ability
Seed Launcher
The Sierra Nevada Peavine develops pea-like pods that burst open when dry, flinging seeds far away to find new places to grow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 45-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathering nectar and pollen for its hive.
pollinates
Black-tailed bumblebee
Bombus melanopygus
A native bee that visits its vibrant flowers.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Deer browse on its leaves and tender stems.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Lives in root nodules, converting nitrogen for the plant.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Sierra Nevada Peavine?
30-90 cm
How wide does Sierra Nevada Peavine spread?
45-120 cm
How big are the flowers on Sierra Nevada Peavine?
1-2.5 cm
When does Sierra Nevada Peavine bloom?
Spring, Summer
Is Sierra Nevada Peavine edible?
No
Is Sierra Nevada Peavine toxic?
Mild
What is Sierra Nevada Peavine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Sierra Nevada Peavine pollinated?
Insect
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