Lathyrus is the ancient Greek name for the pea (Leguminaceae). A genus of hardy annual and herbaceous pernnial climbers, from temperate zones and tropical mountains. Perennial species cultivated                L. grandiflorus, 5 feet, rosy carmine, summer, southern Europe. L. latifolius, 10 feet, everlasting pea, bright carmine, August; var. albus, white flowers. L. magellanicus, 8 feet, bluish-purple, summer to early autumn, Straits […]