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Sweet Pea

Lathyrus cassius

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Lathyrus
Species
Lathyrus cassius (Sweet Pea)

Similar Species in Lathyrus

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Afrikanische Wicke
Lathyrus tingitanus
Not Evaluated
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Behaarte Platterbse
Lathyrus hirsutus
Not Evaluated
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Berg Platterbse
Lathyrus linifolius
Endangered
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Breitblaettrige Platterbse
Lathyrus latifolius
Least Concern
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Duft-Platterbse
Lathyrus odoratus
Not Evaluated
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Dunkle Platterbse
Lathyrus niger
Near Threatened
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Einjährige Platterbse
Lathyrus annuus
Not Evaluated
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Eselsohren
Lathyrus ochrus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet Pea?
The scientific name of Sweet Pea is Lathyrus cassius. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.
What is the conservation status of Sweet Pea?
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus cassius) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Sweet Pea belong to?
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus cassius) belongs to the genus Lathyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Sweet Pea belong to?
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus cassius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Sweet Pea?
The closest relatives of Sweet Pea in the genus Lathyrus include Afrikanische Wicke, Behaarte Platterbse, Berg Platterbse, Breitblaettrige Platterbse, Duft-Platterbse.

Genus Lathyrus — 20 Species

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Afrikanische Wicke
Lathyrus tingitanus
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Behaarte Platterbse
Lathyrus hirsutus
NE 🐾
Berg Platterbse
Lathyrus linifolius
EN 🐾
Breitblaettrige Platterbse
Lathyrus latifolius
LC 🐾
Duft-Platterbse
Lathyrus odoratus
NE 🐾
Dunkle Platterbse
Lathyrus niger
NT 🐾
Einjährige Platterbse
Lathyrus annuus
NE 🐾
Eselsohren
Lathyrus ochrus
NE 🐾
Frühlings Platterbse
Lathyrus vernus
LC 🐾
Grasplatterbse
Lathyrus nissolia
NT 🐾
Kicher-Platterbse
Lathyrus cicera
NE 🐾
Kleinblütige Platterbse
Lathyrus inconspicuus
NE 🐾
Knollige Platterbse
Lathyrus tuberosus
LC 🐾
Kugelsamige Platterbse
Lathyrus sphaericus
EN 🐾
Purpurne Platterbse
Lathyrus clymenum
NE 🐾
Rankenplatterbse
Lathyrus aphaca
NT 🐾
Saat-Platterbse
Lathyrus sativus
NE 🐾
Strandplatterbse
Lathyrus japonicus
EX 🐾
Sumpf-Platterbse
Lathyrus palustris
EN 🐾
Verschiedenblättrige Platterbse
Lathyrus heterophyllus
LC
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