Plant Portrait

Scientific Name:

 Lathyrus latifolius

Common Name:

 Everlasting Pea

Native/Alien:

 Alien

Type:

 Perennial Vine

Plant in Bloom

Everlasting pea plant

Black Mountain
© MB Baumeister

Buds and Blooms

It's quite handsome.

bloom and bud

Black Mountain
© MB Baumeister

Closeup of Bloom

The bright pink seems to be the most prevalent color in this area.

closeup of bloom

Black Mountain
© MB Baumeister

Closeup of Blooms

Here is the other color we see here. I understand it also comes in white and blue.

pale lavendar version

Black Mountain
© MB Baumeister

Closeup of Blooms

pale lavendar version

Black Mountain
© MB Baumeister

Notes:

 This vine grows all along the roads. Another "What is that plant?" Another alien - an escapee.

Links:

 USDA PLANTS Database Record

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