Lathyrus pusillus Elliott. Section: Notolathyrus. Tiny Pea. Phen: Mar-May; May-Jul. Hab: Open areas in bottomlands, disturbed areas. Dist: E. VA, MO and KS, south to FL Panhandle and TX; disjunct in s. South America. The more eastern populations are scattered and curious.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy: = Ar, F, Fl3, FNA11.2, G, GrPl, K1, K3, K4, NcTx, RAB, S, S13, SE3, Tx, Va, WH3, Isely (1998); = n/a – C

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
• Great Plains: FAC
• Midwest: UPL

Heliophily: 8