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Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Xiang Wan Dou

Spanish Chorreque

French Pois de senteur

German Duft-Platterbse

Portuguese ervilheira-de-cheiro

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet Pea?

The scientific name of Sweet Pea is Lathyrus odoratus. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.

Where does Sweet Pea live?

Sweet Pea is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

What family does Sweet Pea belong to?

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

What kingdom does Sweet Pea belong to?

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Sweet Pea?

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