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Perennial Sweet Pea

Lathyrus latifolius

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Common names

43 names · 26 languages
EnglishYour language
  • broad-leaved everlasting pea[4]
  • Broad-leaved everlasting-pea[2][3]
  • broad-leaved sweet pea[2][3]
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Other languages (25)
Dutch
  • Brede lathyrus[2][3]
  • Pronkererwt
French
Catalan
  • Pèsol bord[3]
  • Pèsol silvestre[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 宽叶山黧豆[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 寬葉山黧豆[3]
Croatian
  • Velecvjetna kukavičica[3]
Czech
  • hrachor širolistý[3]
Danish
  • Bredbladet Fladbælg[3]
  • Flerårig Lathyrus[3]
  • Flerårig Ærteblomst[3]
Estonian
  • laialehine seahernes[3]
Finnish
  • ruusunätkelmä[3]
German
  • Breitblättrige Platterbse[2][3]
Hungarian
  • nagyvirágú lednek[3]
Italian
  • cicerchia a foglie larghe[2][3]
Japanese
  • ヒロハノレンリソウ[3]
Lithuanian
  • plačialapis pelėžirnis[3]
Norwegian
  • breiflatbelg[3]
Polish
  • groszek szerokolistny[3]
Portuguese
  • Cizirão-de-flor-grande[2][3]
Russian
  • Чина широколистная[3]
Slovak
  • hrachor širokolistý[3]
Slovenian
  • širokolistni grahor[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • rosenvial[3]
  • rosenvial/vingvial[3]
Turkish
  • Sonsuz Bezelye[3]
Ukrainian
  • Чина широколиста[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Lathyrus latifolius — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Perennial Sweet Pea — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Everlasting Pea — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Perennial Pea — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Sweet Pea — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Lathyrus latifolius.
[2] Lathyrus latifolius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • perennial sweet pea — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • pois vivace — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • broad-leaved sweet pea — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Breitblättrige Platterbse — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Broad-leaved everlasting-pea — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • everlasting pea — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • everlasting peavine — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • everlasting sweet pea — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • perennial pea — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Pharoah's pea — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • albejana — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Lenteja silvestre — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • gesse à larges feuilles — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • pois de Chine — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • cicerchia a foglie larghe — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Brede lathyrus — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Cizirão-de-flor-grande — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
[3] Lathyrus latifolius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • perennial sweet pea — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • pois vivace — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • broad-leaved sweet pea — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Breitblättrige Platterbse — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Broad-leaved everlasting-pea — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • everlasting pea — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • everlasting peavine — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • everlasting sweet pea — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • perennial pea — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Pharoah's pea — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • albejana — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Lenteja silvestre — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • gesse à larges feuilles — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • pois de Chine — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • cicerchia a foglie larghe — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Brede lathyrus — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Cizirão-de-flor-grande — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • groszek szerokolistny — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Чина широколиста — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • rosenvial — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • plačialapis pelėžirnis — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • hrachor širolistý — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Чина широколистная — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • laialehine seahernes — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • breiflatbelg — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • ruusunätkelmä — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Flerårig Lathyrus — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Bredbladet Fladbælg — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Flerårig Ærteblomst — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Pèsol bord — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • ヒロハノレンリソウ — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • 寬葉山黧豆 — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • 宽叶山黧豆 — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Velecvjetna kukavičica — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • rosenvial/vingvial — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • širokolistni grahor — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • nagyvirágú lednek — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Pèsol silvestre — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • hrachor širokolistý — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
  • Sonsuz Bezelye — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 61009; Lathyrus latifolius.
[4] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • broad-leaved everlasting pea — Page 4, column 1, row top 457 pt; common-name cell after Lathyrus latifolius.; Lathyrus latifolius.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Lathyrus latifolius is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Fabaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
1.83–3.05 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.91–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Climbing; Mounding

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Autumn; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Lathyrus latifolius in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
EC. & S. Europe, NW. Africa.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Agroforestry database

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Climber
Size
Small
Dimensions
2.00 m high × 2.00 m wide
Growth rate
Fast
Lifecycle
Perennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-9
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Seed, Seed pod
Functions
Nitrogen fixer, Ground cover
Edibility
1 out of 5
Medicinal value
0 out of 5

Seeds - cooked. It is important to be cautious due to possible toxicity; please refer to the above explanation. Young seed pods - cooked. Young plant - cooked.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Lathyrus latifolius — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 500322; ID 3SKWL; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 500322; ID 3SKWL; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Lathyrus latifolius — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 1, entry Lathyrus latifolius (top 457 pt)

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  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Lathyrus latifolius — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 61607; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 775456, 775458, 775460, 775461, 775462, 775463, 775464, 775465, 775466, 775467, 775468, 775469, 775470, 775471, 775472, 775473, 775474, 775475, 775477, 775479, 775480, 775481, 775482

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.