Lathyrus japonicus

 

Beach pea, Abbie Korolik 2014

Beach pea, Abbie Korolik 2014

Common Name(s) Sea Pea, Beach Pea
Scientific Name Lathyrus japonicus
Family Fabaceae
Location/Vegetative Zone Thicket
Flowering Period May – August
Identifying Characteristics Long stem with five to twelve purple flowers

Description

  • A native species to Sandy Hook
  • Has a long green stem  with five to twelve purple and blue flowers.

 

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