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Meadow pea

Lathyrus pratensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Lathyrus
Species
Lathyrus pratensis (Meadow pea)

Names in Other Languages

French gesse des prés
German Wiesenplatterbse
Portuguese Ervilhaca-do-Campo

Similar Species in Lathyrus

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Angled pea
Lathyrus angulatus
Not Evaluated
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Beach Pea
Lathyrus japonicus
Extinct
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Belin Sweet Pea
Lathyrus belinensis
Critically Endangered
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Bitter Vetch
Lathyrus linifolius
Endangered
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black pea
Lathyrus niger
Near Threatened
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Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
Least Concern
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Brown Vetchling
Lathyrus setifolius
Least Concern
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Cirrhose Vetch
Lathyrus cirrhosus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meadow pea?
The scientific name of Meadow pea is Lathyrus pratensis. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.
What is the conservation status of Meadow pea?
Meadow pea (Lathyrus pratensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Meadow pea live?
Meadow pea is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Russia.
What family does Meadow pea belong to?
Meadow pea (Lathyrus pratensis) belongs to the genus Lathyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Meadow pea endangered?
No, Meadow pea (Lathyrus pratensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Meadow pea belong to?
Meadow pea (Lathyrus pratensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Meadow pea?
The closest relatives of Meadow pea in the genus Lathyrus include Angled pea, Beach Pea, Belin Sweet Pea, Bitter Vetch, black pea.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Lathyrus — 20 Species

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Angled pea
Lathyrus angulatus
NE 🐾
Beach Pea
Lathyrus japonicus
EX 🐾
Belin Sweet Pea
Lathyrus belinensis
CR 🐾
Bitter Vetch
Lathyrus linifolius
EN 🐾
black pea
Lathyrus niger
NT 🐾
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
LC 🐾
Brown Vetchling
Lathyrus setifolius
LC 🐾
Cirrhose Vetch
Lathyrus cirrhosus
LC 🐾
Cream Pea
Lathyrus ochroleucus
NE 🐾
Cyprus Vetch
Lathyrus ochrus
NE 🐾
Earth Chestnut
Lathyrus tuberosus
LC 🐾
Everlasting Pea
Lathyrus sylvestris
LC 🐾
Fodder Pea
Lathyrus annuus
NE 🐾
Grass pea
Lathyrus sphaericus
EN 🐾
grass vetchling
Lathyrus nissolia
NT 🐾
Hairy Vetchling
Lathyrus hirsutus
NE 🐾
Inconspicuous pea
Lathyrus inconspicuus
NE 🐾
Indian Pea
Lathyrus sativus
NE 🐾
Lord Anson's pea
Lathyrus magellanicus
LC 🐾
Marsh Pea
Lathyrus palustris
EN
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