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black pea

Lathyrus niger

Near Threatened

About

The Black Pea (Lathyrus niger) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Lathyrus niger (black pea)

Names in Other Languages

French gesse noire

German Dunkle Platterbse

Similar Species in Lathyrus

Critically Endangered

Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black pea?

The scientific name of black pea is Lathyrus niger. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.

What is the conservation status of black pea?

black pea (Lathyrus niger) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does black pea live?

black pea is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does black pea belong to?

black pea (Lathyrus niger) belongs to the genus Lathyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does black pea belong to?

black pea (Lathyrus niger) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of black pea?

The closest relatives of black pea in the genus Lathyrus include Angled pea, Beach Pea, Belin Sweet Pea, Bitter Vetch, Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea.