species 52,778 observations
Broad-leaved Sweet Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
Field notes
Supports All
68
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Laburnum Leafminer, Labrador Tiger Moth
2
-
Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Broadbean Weevil
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
9
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Silver-spotted Skipper, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
56
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Vine Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.