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Lathyrus latifolius L.

broad-leaved everlasting pea (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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The leaves of Lathyrus latifolius have a single pair of broad leaflets, and stipules as wide as the winged stem (unlike the narrow stipules of Lathyrus sylvestris).

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-25

 broad-leaved everlasting pea / Lathyrus latifolius: The leaves of _Lathyrus latifolius_ have a single pair of broad leaflets, and stipules as wide as the winged stem (unlike the narrow stipules of _Lathyrus sylvestris_).

The flowers of Lathyrus latifolius are bright pink and borne in groups of 3–12.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-25

 broad-leaved everlasting pea / Lathyrus latifolius: The flowers of _Lathyrus latifolius_ are bright pink and borne in groups of 3–12.

The fruit of Lathyrus latifolius is a long pod containing around 20 seeds.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-07-20

 broad-leaved everlasting pea / Lathyrus latifolius: The fruit of _Lathyrus latifolius_ is a long pod containing around 20 seeds.

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