Lathyrus sylvestris
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Lathyrus sylvestris
Also known as:
Flat pea, Wood pea
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
0.20 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Description
Agroforestry Uses: The plant is used as a green manure and ground cover to prevent erosion and rehabilitate degraded land. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens, with some named varieties. Nitrogen fixer.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Polygonum bistorta, Persicaria bistorta Bistort, Meadow bistort, Snakeweed |
Rhamnus frangula can help improve soil structure and may provide nitrogen through its root systems, enhancing the growth of Lathyrus sylvestris. |
|
Coriandrum sativum Koriander |
Coriandrum sativum (coriander) can attract beneficial insects that may help control pests, thus protecting Lathyrus sylvestris. |
|
Cynara scolymus Globe Artichoke |
Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke) can provide shade and moisture retention, benefiting Lathyrus sylvestris during dry periods. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium (yarrow) improves soil health and attracts pollinators which can enhance the overall health of the garden. |
|
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch |
Vicia sativa (common vetch) can provide additional nitrogen to the soil, working synergistically with Lathyrus sylvestris for better growth. |