Lathyrus japonicus, the sea pea, beach pea, circumpolar pea or sea vetchling, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to temperate coastal areas of the Northern Hemisphere, and Argentina.

beach pea, (Lathyrus japonicus), sprawling perennial plant in the pea family (Fabaceae). It occurs on gravelly and sandy coastal areas throughout the North Temperate Zone. The seeds of beach pea and other members of the genus Lathyrus can cause a paralysis known as lathyrism if eaten in large amounts.

Aug 17, 2017 · Sea Pea, Lathyrus japonicus, is a a member of the Pea family (Fabaceae). It is long-lived perennial herb that grows on shingle beaches and, occasionally, blown sand, where it is one of the first plants to colonise. Good places to see it include Shingle Street and Orfordness in Suffolk and Rye Harbour in Sussex.

Lathyrus japonicus (common names sea pea, beach pea, circumpolar pea and sea vetchling) is a legume native to temperate coastal areas of Asia, Europe, and North and South America. athyrus japonicus is a perennial plant. The stem grows to 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) and is limp, has no wings and is often hairless.

See the BSBI distribution map for Sea Pea. Habitat. It grows on shingle and sandy beaches, where it can form. large patches. Description. Sea Pea is a native, patch-forming, nitrogen-fixing, perennial herb, growing up to 90cm. Flowers are purple and white, relatively large (2.5cm) and. in short spikes. The purple petals turn blue with age.

Sea Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. Sea Pea is also known as Beach Pea, Japanese Pea, or Seaside Pea. The plant is found growing along the coasts of North America, Asia, and Europe. Sea Pea is adapted to growing in sandy and salty soils, and it is often found growing on dunes and coastal ...

Sea Pea, also known as Seaside Pea, Circumpolar Pea, Sea Vetchling. Sea Pea is generally resilient and adaptive to coastal environments where it often occurs naturally. This plant thrives with minimal intervention once established in an appropriately sandy and well-drained soil, simulating its native dune habitats.

Lathyrus japonicus, also known as sea pea, beach pea, circumpolar pea, and sea vetchling, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to temperate coastal areas of Asia, Europe, and North and South America, including Argentina.

Lathyrus japonicus (common names Sea Pea, Beach Pea, Circumpolar Pea, Sea Vetchling) is a legume native to temperate coastal areas of Asia, Europe, North and South America. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing trailing stems to 50-80 centimeter long, typically on sand and gravel storm beaches.

Beach Pea. Lathyrus japonicus. Other names: Sea Pea, Circumpolar Pea, Sea Vetchling. Family: Fabaceae. Range: Native to temperate coastal areas of Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Native: Native. Native Habitat: Sand and gravel beaches. Bloom Time: June to August