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Lathyrus palustris

Lathyrus palustris

9.9
A climbing plant that lives for several years in wet places like marshes with purple flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers observed that Lathyrus palustris blooms from late spring to midsummer in marshy habitats.

Examples

  • The Lathyrus palustris thrives in wetlands across northern Europe and North America.

  • Gardeners often plant Lathyrus palustris to attract pollinators to wetland restoration projects.

  • The Lathyrus palustris thrives in wetland habitats.

  • Have you seen the Lathyrus palustris blooming this spring?

  • Gardeners often plant Lathyrus palustris to beautify marshy areas and attract pollinators.

  • In marshy habitats, Lathyrus palustris is known for its vibrant purplish flowers and ability to thrive in damp conditions.

  • During springtime, the lovely Lathyrus palustris can be seen blooming in wetlands across North America.

Synonyms

marsh pea
vsLathyrus palustris
  • UK
8.4

A plant that grows again every year in damp marshes with purple flowers

is the scientific name for the same plant rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Lathyrus palustris singular
Lathyrus palustris plural

Morphology

Lathyrus + palustris

The meaning 'marsh pea' is directly derivable from the constituents: Lathyrus (a pea-genus climbing herb) + palustris (Latin adjective meaning 'of marshes' or 'marshy'). Botanical binomial formation is compositional and consistent across languages, so a learner who knows both constituent meanings can infer the species as a marsh-dwelling Lathyrus.

Etymology

Lathyrus palustris literally tells you what the plant is: Lathyrus is an old word for 'pea' and palustris is Latin for 'marsh'. So the name helps you remember it is a pea-like plant that grows in wet, marshy places.