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Marsh Pea

Lathyrus palustris

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including boreal forests and taiga, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Lathyrus palustris (Marsh Pea)

Names in Other Languages

French gesse des marais

German Sumpf-Platterbse

Portuguese comandá-do-brejo

Turkish Bataklık yalancı bezelyesi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Pea?

The scientific name of Marsh Pea is Lathyrus palustris. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.

What is the conservation status of Marsh Pea?

Marsh Pea (Lathyrus palustris) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Marsh Pea live?

Marsh Pea is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Marsh Pea belong to?

Marsh Pea (Lathyrus palustris) belongs to the genus Lathyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Marsh Pea endangered?

Yes, Marsh Pea (Lathyrus palustris) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Marsh Pea belong to?

Marsh Pea (Lathyrus palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Marsh Pea?

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