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SWEET PEA - Lathyrus species

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Distinguishing features

The genus contains some 100 species of which 9 are reported to be poisonous. L. odoratus is described as an annual climber with pointed leaflets, bluish/white/pink flowers and oblong, hairy fruits.

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University of Pennsylvania
Created by:    Alexander Chan (2003), Daphne Downs (2002), Chris Tsai (2001), Brett Begley (2000), Janet Triplett (1997)
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Robert Poppenga