Lathyrus japonicus Willdenow var. maritimus (Linnaeus) Kartesz & Gandhi. Atlantic Beach Pea. Phen: Jun-Sep. Hab: Beaches. Dist: The species is circumboreal, south in eastern North America to NJ (or NC?) and the shores of the Great Lakes.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Other Comments: Reported from ocean beaches in Dare County (NC), but without documentation.

Synonymy: = K3, NE, NY; < Lathyrus japonicus Willd. – K4, Mi, Isely (1998); > Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. glaber (Ser.) Fernald – F, Pa; > Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. japonicus – F; > Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. parviflorus Fassett – F; > Lathyrus japonicus Willd. var. pellitus Fernald – F, K1; < Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow – Il; > Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigelow var. pellitus (Fernald) Gleason – C, G

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