Veiny Pea
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Veiny Pea
lathyrus venosus
The Veiny Pea is a fun and colorful plant that grows in the wild! Its unique veined leaves and beautiful flowers make it a special plant to discover in nature.
Habitat: Fields, roadsides, and open areas.
Appearance
The Veiny Pea is a vibrant climbing vine, reaching upwards with its distinctively ribbed, oval leaves. Its showy purple-pink flowers bloom in clusters, each petal often displaying darker veins, making it stand out from typical green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusLathyrus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, 'Lathyrus venosus', means "veined pea," a nod to its prominent leaf veins!
Native American tribes historically used parts of this pea plant for various traditional purposes.
The flowers often change color slightly as they age, deepening from purplish-pink to a bluer hue!
This plant is a wild cousin of the garden sweet pea, sharing a similar, beautiful flower shape.
Special abilities
Ability
Climbing Tendrils
Veiny Pea can grab onto nearby plants or structures with its clever tendrils that help it climb skyward for sunlight.
Ability
Nitrogen Fixer
Veiny Pea has special root nodules that house tiny helpers to pull nitrogen from the air, making the soil richer for itself.
Ability
Seed Launcher
Veiny Pea can pop open its dry seed pods to scatter seeds far away, helping new plants grow in different places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 90-180 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Graze on its foliage.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Shares nitrogen with root nodules.
eaten by
Summer Azure
Celastrina neglecta
Larvae feed on its leaves and flowers.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
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.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Creeping PeaVenous PeaWild Pea
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Veiny Pea?
90-180 cm
How big are the flowers on Veiny Pea?
1-2 cm
When does Veiny Pea bloom?
Spring to summer
Is Veiny Pea edible?
No
Is Veiny Pea toxic?
Mild
What is Veiny Pea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Veiny Pea pollinated?
Insect
Where is Veiny Pea usually found?
Fields, roadsides, and open areas.
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