Introduction
A vigourous climbing annual with showy pink or purple flowers.
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| Lathyrus tingitanus | L. tingitanus roseus |
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| Lathyrus tingitanus legume |
Summary
- name : Lathyrus tingitanus L. 1753
- chromosome count : 2n = 14
- common names : Tangier Pea
- section : Lathyrus
- type : annual herb
- habit : climbing
- distribution : Western Miditerranean basin and Atlantic Islands.
- flowers : magenta to purple or pink
Cultivation
A rather rampant species with good sized flowers which needs to be deadheaded regularly to prolong the flowering season.