Lathyrus angulatus is a species of wild pea known by the common name angled pea. It is native to southern Europe and North Africa, and it is known from elsewhere as an introduced species. This is an annual herb with a flanged, hairless stem. Each leaf is made up of two leaflike leaflets each a few centimeters long and very narrow. It has tiny coiling tendrils. The inflorescence holds a solitary flower on a long bristle-tipped peduncle with the flower situated midway. The purple pea flower is about a centimeter wide. The fruit is a hairless dehiscent legume pod.
Angled pea is fairly disease-resistant and generally not prone to illness. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. These problems are typically not severe. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat appearance and promote healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage flowering. Angled pea is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Lathyrus Angulatus.
Light
Angled pea comes from bright, open environments and performs best in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving habit.
Temperature
Angled pea can adjust to a wide span of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be restricted by various combinations of water and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chance of Angled pea dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can enhance the plant's survival rate.
Fertilizer
Angled pea benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Angled pea about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is vital for the foliage, and supplying nitrogen-rich sources helps Angled pea thrive.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Lathyrus
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-9
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Purple, Pink
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Portugal, Italy, Spain, Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Morocco, France
Other names.
