Lathyrus odoratus
Common name
sweet pea
Family
Fabaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Similar taxa
Plant hairy at least on stem, calyx and pod; inflorescences much greater than leaves.
Flower colours
Red/Pink, Violet/Purple
Year naturalised
1870
Origin
Italy, Sicilia