Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
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Species Name: Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
Common Name: Canyon Pea
- Native to Southern California. Found in Santa Monica Mtns. Good under oaks and good for erosion control in chaparral.
- Plant Family: Fabaceae
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height by Width: 6-10' long
- Growth Habit: Spreads and climbs w/tendrils
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter-deciduous
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Shade
- Soil Preference: Sand or clay
- Water Requirements: Semi-moist
- Cold Hardy to: To 25 degrees
- Flower Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Lavender-purple
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: North Coast, North Coast Range, Central Western and South Western CA
- Natural Habitat: Coniferous forest in North to Oak woodland in South below 4700'
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