Introduction
An annual climbing species, which is of value in the garden on account of its unusual greenish yellow flowers.
Summary
- name : Lathyrus chloranthus Boiss. 1862
- common name :
- section : Lathyrus
- type : annual herb
- habit : climbing
- distribution : India, central Asia to Turkey
- flowers : acid yellow
- legume : dehiscent
Cultivation
Lathyrus chloranthus is an easily grown annual for a sunny position. Seed germinates erratically, but this can be overcome by soaking in warm water. Flowering from midsummer onwards. Seed is available from Owl's Acre Sweet Peas.
Hybrids
Lathyrus chloranthus can be crossed with L. chrysanthus to give a sterile hybrid.