Lathyrus lanszwertii var. aridus

Dryland nevada pea

Family: Fabaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Dryland nevada pea is a California native perennial found in the Klamath Ranges, Sierra Nevada, and Modoc Plateau in open, dry woodland and meadows at elevations of 1,200 to 2,000 meters. Flowering from May to July, this plant produces pale lavender to purple flowers 7 to 11 millimeters long with delicate, soft petals. Growing with generally ascending stems that do not climb, it reaches moderate height with a puberulent (softly hairy) texture. Its leaves feature narrow, lance-like leaflets, often accompanied by a bristle-like tendril or no tendril at all. The plant displays a distinctive adaptation to arid woodland environments, with its slender growth form and compact flower structure.

Habitat: Open, dry woodland, meadows

Bloom period: May-Jul

Elevation: 1200-2000 m

Bioregions: KR, SNH, MP

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