Is Lathyrus odoratus a climbing plant?

Is Lathyrus odoratus a climbing plant?

Strongly scented, Lathyrus odoratus ‘Flora Norton’ is a climbing annual with usually 3 clear blue flowers per stem. A very desirable variety, each blossom is adorned with a lovely upright standard and rather large wings. This Grandiflora Sweet Pea is a lovely addition to the garden and perfect for containers where its rich perfume can be enjoyed.

What does L odoratus look like?

Vegetative Plant Description: L. odoratus is a climbing vine with a pubescent stem (~ 30mm in diameter). Both the branched stem and the leaf rachis are winged. Each leaf is two-foliate, with the leaf apex modified into a branched tendril. The leaflets are ovate-oblong to elliptic, 2-6cm long, 0.7-3cm wide, and dark green in color.

What is the difference between Lathyrus odoratus and hirsutus?

L. hirsutus is distinguished from L. odoratus by its linear-lanceolate leaflets (elliptic in L. odoratus ), and the un-winged petiole (winged in L. odoratus ). Like Lathyrus odoratus, L. hirsutus has a pubescent ovary and legume, but the flowers are much smaller (<1.5cm long).

How many stamens does a Lathyrus have?

The stamens are diadelphous, with 9 of the 10 stamens united and one free. The ovary is linear, pubescent, bearing pustular hairs and a twisted style (5,6,7,9,13,16). Flowering Time: Flowering occurs in mid-summer (May-July) (6). Pollinator: Members of the genus Lathyrus are, in general, bee-pollinated (8).