Lathyrus latifolius
- noun
- Specialized
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Lathyrus latifolius
- Lathyrus latifolius, also known as the perennial pea, provides color and attracts bees to gardens.
Examples
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In some regions, Lathyrus latifolius has become naturalized along roadsides and fields.
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The Lathyrus latifolius adds vibrant colors to many cottage gardens throughout the summer.
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Gardeners often choose Lathyrus latifolius because it is hardy and attracts pollinators.
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The Lathyrus latifolius is often found in gardens.
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Have you seen a Lathyrus latifolius in bloom?
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Many gardeners appreciate Lathyrus latifolius for its beautiful flowers and ability to climb trellises.
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You can find Lathyrus latifolius growing in wildflower patches and along sunny paths.
Synonyms
A climbing plant with pink or white flowers that returns every year
A climbing plant that grows back every year with purple, pink, or white flowers
A climbing garden plant with broad leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers that lives for many years
Surface Forms
Morphology
Lathyrus + latifolius
This is a scientific Latin binomial rather than a standard English compositional phrase: 'Lathyrus' names a plant genus and 'latifolius' is a Latin adjectival epithet (not defined here). A B1 learner who knows the listed constituents would not be able to derive the full meaning 'a perennial climbing pea' from these parts without botanical/Latin knowledge, so the expression is opaque.
Etymology
Lathyrus latifolius comes from old Latin words: Lathyrus means 'pea' and latifolius means 'broad leaf'. That's why the name fits this climbing perennial with pea-like flowers and wide leaves, making it easier to remember.
