Lathyrus vestitus (San Diego Pea)

Photographs

My photos:

This photo was taken under an oak tree along De Luz Road, San Diego County.

More photos:

Calflora has a series of good photos.

 

San Diego Pea

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Plant Information

Fabaceae 

In the garden:

This plant is not easy to grow in a city garden, as it does not like disturbed areas.

In the wild:

Birds and butterflies use this plant.

Ethnobotany:

The plant was eaten as greens, and a decoction of the roots was used as a remedy by native people.

Field Trips
Anza Borrego Caspers Holy Jim Canyon  Idyllwild 
Joshua Tree
Mt Palomar Rancho Santa Ana Torrey Pines
De Luz Road

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