Bush vetchling, Bonneville peavine
Lathyrus brachycalyx

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean herb. It grows 60 cm tall and forms tangled clusters. The flowers are pea like and pink. The leaves have narrow opposite leaflets. The fruit are narrow pods 4-5 cm long. They have a purple stripe along the top side.

There are about 150 Lathyrus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The seed pods are roasted by children.

It is a very minor food.

Edible parts

Seed pod

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lathyrus ornatus;