Nevada sweet pea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nevada sweet pea |
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Lathyrus
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lanszwertii
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The Nevada sweet pea (scientific name: Lathyrus lanszwertii) is a beautiful wild flower. It is also sometimes called peavine. This plant is a type of sweet pea that grows like a vine.
You can find the Nevada sweet pea in many parts of western North America. It grows from California all the way to Texas and up to British Columbia in Canada.
What is a Nevada Sweet Pea?
This plant is a perennial, which means it comes back year after year. It grows as a vine, reaching out to climb on other plants or structures.
The Nevada sweet pea produces lovely flowers. These flowers can be lavender, bright pink (fuchsia), or white. After the flowers, the plant grows pods. Inside these pods are small peas. It's important to know that these peas are not safe to eat.
Different Kinds of Nevada Sweet Pea
Even though they are all the same species, Nevada sweet peas can look a bit different from each other. Scientists have found several distinct types, called "varieties." These varieties are like different versions of the same plant.
Here are some of the known varieties:
- Lathyrus lanszwertii var. aridus - This one is also known as the Nevada pea.
- Lathyrus lanszwertii var. brownii - This variety is called Brown's pea.
- Lathyrus lanszwertii var. lanszwertii - This is the original Lanszwert's pea.
- Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus - Another type known as the Nevada pea.
- Lathyrus lanszwertii var. tracyi - This variety is called Tracy's pea.
