Lathyrus quinquenervius

Lathyrus quinquenervius, commonly known as the Amur pea or Manchurian bird's-foot trefoil, is a perennial legume native to regions including Amur, Buryatiya, China (North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast), Chita, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Myanmar, Primorye, Qinghai, and West Siberia. This plant thrives in moist to wet conditions with light soil that can be sandy, medium, or clayey, reaching a height of 0.6 meters. It is valued for its edible leaves and seeds, making it a useful addition to gardens and agricultural settings. Its distinctive features include five-lobed leaflets and the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing its value as both an ornamental and a food source.