species 170 observations
Torrey's Pea
Lathyrus torreyi
Field notes
Lathyrus torreyi, also known as Torrey's peavine and redwood pea, is a perennial legume native to wooded regions of the West Coast of the United States. It ranges from as far north as Pierce County, Washington and south to Monterey, California. It sprouts bluish flowers that range from 8 to 13 millimeters in length.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Northern Blue, Anna's Blue, Corn Earworm Moth, Western Sulphur
12
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Broadbean Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anna's Hummingbird, Red-winged Blackbird, California Quail, Black Bean Aphid
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Valley Carpenter Bee, Horse-fly Carpenter Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Plant type
- Perennial Vine Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.