Lathyrus includes annuals as well as herbaceous and evergreen perennial plants, predominantly characterized by their climbing habit. These plants feature pinnate leaves that culminate in tendrils, and they produce prominent flowers resembling those of peas, with some species emitting a pleasant fragrance.

Lathyrus montanus

Lathyrus mulkak

Lathyrus multiceps

Lathyrus nervosus is a perennial climbing plant characterized by its leathery, grey-green leaves that feature distinct veins and end in tendrils. In summer, it produces fragrant, purplish-blue flowers that grow in small groups on elongated stems.

Lathyrus nervosus

Lathyrus neurolobus is a perennial plant characterized by its ridged and winged stems, which typically grow to a height of 50 cm. The leaves consist of paired oval to oblong leaflets with parallel veins, each ending in a slender tendril. This species produces solitary or paired violet-purple flowers, which can reach lengths of up to 9 mm. Following flowering, it develops brown, veined pods that can contain as many as eight seeds.

Lathyrus neurolobus

Lathyrus nevadensis

Lathyrus niger is a perennial plant that typically reaches heights of up to 90 cm. It features sturdy, branched stems that lack wings, and its leaves are composed of 3 to 6 pairs of elliptical leaflets, each measuring up to 4 cm in length, without any tendrils. The flowers begin as purplish blooms and transition to blue as they mature, appearing in clusters of four to ten during late spring and early summer. Following the blooming period, the plant produces black pods containing 6 to 8 seeds. The name of this species is derived from the dark coloration of its foliage as it dies back.

Lathyrus niger

Lathyrus nissolia

Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis

Lathyrus ochrus

A climbing annual that reaches heights of approximately 2 meters, utilizing tendrils for support. Its blossoms, which appear in summer and early autumn, measure around 3.5 centimeters in diameter and emit a robust fragrance. The flowers feature wine-red standard petals alongside purple wings and keels. Numerous cultivars exist, with several showcased here.

Lathyrus odoratus

Lathyrus odoratus 'Aerospace'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Aileen Walton'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Air Warden'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Airan'

This robust variety can grow to a height of 1.8 meters. It produces prominent, fragrant cream-pink blooms from summer through to autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alan Titchmarsh'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alan Williams'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alaska Blue' is an annual that reaches heights of up to 1.8 meters. It produces highly fragrant blooms, measuring around 5 centimeters in diameter. The flowers are predominantly white, accented with a soft violet-blue hue, and can be enjoyed from early summer through early autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alaska Blue'

'Lathyrus odoratus 'Albutt Blue'' is an annual climbing plant that can reach approximately 2.4 meters in height. It features curling tendrils and pairs of green foliage. In summer, it produces strongly scented flowers that are pale white-blue with blue margins.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Albutt Blue'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alice Eckford'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alisa' is a vigorous annual vine that can reach heights of approximately 1.8 meters. It features coiling tendrils and pairs of lush green foliage. During the summer, it produces fragrant flowers that are pale pink with undulating petals accented by hints of mauve.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alisa'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alison Elizabeth'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Alistair'

This annual climbing plant reaches approximately 1.8 meters in height, utilizing tendrils for support. It bears highly aromatic flowers that range from deep purple to black, blooming in the summer and extending into early autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Almost Black'

This vigorous annual vine reaches heights of up to 1.8 meters and produces scented blooms measuring around 3 centimeters in diameter. The petals are predominantly white, accentuated by bold purplish-red streaks.

Lathyrus odoratus 'America'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Amy'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Andrea Robertson'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Andrew Cavendish'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Andrew Unwin'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Angela Ann'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Annabelle'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Anne Barron'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Anne Gregg'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Anne Sutton'

This annual vine can reach heights of approximately 1.8 meters and features curling tendrils alongside pairs of green foliage. During the summer months, it produces dark pink blooms that are notably fragrant.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Annie B Gilroy'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Annie Conole'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Annie Good'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Anniversary'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Anthea Turner'

This variety produces an abundance of white blooms that emerge from pale yellow-green buds at the beginning of summer. It is noted for its robust, spicy scent.

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