Pisum sp.
Pea, Pea
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Pisum sp. (Pea) is a non-native California annual in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lathyrus: Pisum has giant leafy stipules larger than leaflets; Lathyrus stipules are small and ordinary.; vs Vicia: Pisum has only 4-6 leaflets with huge stipules; Vicia has many more leaflets and tiny stipules.; vs Lupinus: Pisum has tendril-tipped leaves with paired leaflets; Lupinus has palmate leaves radiating from one point.; vs Acmispon: Pisum has tendrils and oversized stipules; Acmispon has no tendrils and tiny glandular stipules.; vs Raphanus: Pisum has compound leaves with tendrils; Raphanus has simple lobed leaves and four-petaled flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pisum sp. native to California?
No. Pisum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pisum sp. belong to?
Pisum sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Pisum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.