Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh.
Spring Vetchling
Lathyrus vernus, commonly known as spring vetchling or spring pea, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the forests of Europe and Siberia. It forms dense clumps with pointed leaves and produces purple flowers in spring that turn greenish-blue as they age. The plant has an erect stem growing to 20-40 cm with alternate leaves and large stipules. The flowers are irregular with five sepals, five petals, ten stamens, and a single carpel. The fruit is a long brown pod containing poisonous seeds.
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Fabales
Faboideae
Lathyrus
The plant contains compounds such as isoflavonoids and alkaloids, which are responsible for its poisonous nature. These compounds vary in concentration depending on the parts of the plant and its growth stage.
Lathyrus vernus is primarily used for ornamental purposes in gardens. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, indicating its value in horticulture. The plant is known for its early flowering and continuous growth until autumn.
May and June
20-40 cm
Purple to greenish-blue
Broad-leaved woodland, forest margins, plantations and clearings
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