— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Lathyrus alatus (Lathyrus alatus). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Lathyrus alatus, commonly known as the winged pea, is a perennial vine and herb native to regions such as Amur, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Primorye, and Albania. Lathyrus alatus (Latin: Lathyrus alatus, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Lathyrus alatus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Lathyrus alatus is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ALB, ALG, BAL, CNY, COR, and EAI. Lathyrus alatus thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH of 7-7.5.
Lathyrus alatus grows best in 8/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
Occasional email when substantial new content lands — plant profiles, seasonal growing notes, folk-remedy additions. Free, no tracking, unsubscribe anytime.
