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Lathyrus vernus
Is a perennial plant belonging to the family of the Lathyrusen which can reach a height of 20 to 40cm. The flowering period is from April to June. Its upright stems grow on a rhizome, are slightly hairy. The leaves are suspended in 2 to 4 pairs of oval / lancet-shaped. Clusters of 3 to 7 pairs of red to blue-green flowers that are ± 2 cm in size. After flowering, they form a brown pod of 4 to 6 cm in 8 to 14 seeds.
The plant has a preference for moderately moisted, shaded places, with calcareous soil. It can therefore be found mainly in forest edges, woodlands, thickets and hedges. The range extends from Central Europe to Russia.
Spotted on Apr 13, 2012
Submitted on May 2, 2012
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Lovely series,