Lathyrus polymorphus Nutt.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Lathyrus L.
Tribe: Vicieae
References: [1856]

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Common Names:

• Hoary Vetchling [1856]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Herb
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial [1856]
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1999 Bisby FA
• Conservation Status:
  • Not Threatened

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Geographical Distribution:

• North America [1856]
  • United States [1060] [1680] [1856]
    • Colorado [1856]
    • Kansas [1856]
    • Nebraska [1856]
    • South Dakota [1856]
    • Texas [1856]
    • Wyoming [1856]

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Notes:

• Seeds of this species are reported to be poisonous to livestock. [1856]
  
• Two subspecies: see subsp.incanus and subsp.polymorphus.
  
• The name Lathyrus polymorphus proposed for conservation with conserved type. [2940]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:54:28