About Lathyrus pauciflorus Fernald
Flower Color and Bloom Period
Lathyrus pauciflorus Fernald produces blue to purple flowers that bloom in early spring.
Flower and Leaf Size
Flowers typically reach at least 18 millimeters in size, and most leaves are longer than 3 centimeters.
Flower Petal Morphology
The keel of the flower is 2 to 4 millimeters shorter than the wing petals.
Elevation and Habitat Range
This species grows at lower elevations, occurring in habitats ranging from sagebrush desert to Ponderosa pine forests.
Geographic Distribution
Its range extends from Washington to California, east of the Cascade crest in Washington, and eastward to Idaho and Arizona.
