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Lathyrus splendens

Botanic Family

Leguminosae

Author

Kellogg

Common Names

• Pride of California

Geographical Habitats

• NW. Mexico
• California - U.S.A.

Natural Habitats

• Dry slopes

Flowering Times

• Mar-June

Fruiting Times

Evergreen with 40mm crimson, rose, violet or magenta flowers, seed pod to 80mm long. Tendrils

Further References

• Menninger 1970
• Bailey 1976
• van der Spuy 1976
• Huxley 1992
• Nicholls 1995
• Norton 1996
• P & R 1997
• Bodkin
• The Plant List 2
• ILDIS