Lathyrus sylvestris

Lathyrus sylvestris L.

Flat Pea

The flat pea, also known as the narrow-leaved everlasting-pea, is a perennial plant that can grow up to 200 cm by climbing with its tendrils. Without support, it reaches about 75 cm tall. It has winged stems and leaves with two elongated leaflets. The flowers are pinkish-red, irregular in shape, and form a long pod containing five to fifteen seeds.

Details

Order:

Fabales

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lathyrus

Chemistry:

Uses:

The flat pea is sometimes used to control erosion and is generally planted along with a grass species. It can thrive in highly disturbed habitats.

Flowering time:

Spring to Summer

Sowing time:

Autumn

Plant height:

200 cm (with support), 75 cm (without support)

Flower color:

Pinkish-red

Suitable habitat:

Forest edges, sparse broad-leaved hillside forests, dry hillside meadows, hedgerows, embankments, and waste ground

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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