*Lathyrus pratensis Linnaeus. Common name: Meadow Pea, Yellow Vetchling. Phenology: Apr-Jul. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.
Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, F, FNA11.2, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NS, NY, POWO, Isely (1998). Basionym: Lathyrus pratensis L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Lathyrus pratensis - FNA11.2
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Midwest: FACU
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
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