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Tangier Pea

Lathyrus tingitanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Lathyrus

About

Lathyrus tingitanus is a species of wild pea known by the common name Tangier pea. It is native to southern Europe and North Africa, and it is present in other regions of the world as an introduced species, including the Pacific Northwest of the United States. This is an annual herb producing a winged stem which climbs by means of coiled tendrils. The leaves are each made up of two leaflike linear leaflets a few centimeters...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tangier Pea?
The scientific name of Tangier Pea is Lathyrus tingitanus.
What is the conservation status of Tangier Pea?
The Tangier Pea has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Tangier Pea belong to?
Tangier Pea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Tangier Pea belong to?
Tangier Pea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Tangier Pea belong to?
Tangier Pea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Tangier Pea belong to?
Tangier Pea belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Tangier Pea belong to?
Tangier Pea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Tangier Pea belong to?
Tangier Pea belongs to the genus Lathyrus.