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Lathyrus incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) Rydb. trib. Vicieae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesLathyrus incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) Rydb. trib. Vicieae
BibliographyBull. Torrey Bot. Club 33: 144 (1906)
Native Rangewc. USA
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionpubescent, leaflets 2-5-pairs, elliptic-lanceolate to linear-oblong, rigid, distinctly veined, stipules lanceolate, peduncles 3-5-flowered, flowers large
Size20-30cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLathyrus decaphyllus var. incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) Broich
Lathyrus ornatus var. incanus J.G.Sm. & Rydb.
Lathyrus polymorphus ssp. incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) C.L.Hitchc.
Lathyrus polymorphus var. incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) Dorn
Lathyrus stipulaceus var. incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) Butters & H.St.John
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (COL Colorado, WYO Wyoming)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (NEV Nevada)
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico, TEX Texas)
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