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Lathyrus lanszwertii is a species of sweet pea known by the common names Nevada sweet pea or peavine. It is found in western North America from California to Texas to British Columbia. It is a tender vining perennial which bears lavender, fuchsia, or white pea flowers, and pods containing inedible peas. There is much variation among individuals of this species, and there are several distinct varieties:

Plant type

Perennial herb

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Color

White, Purple, Lavender

Plant communities

Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

3 confirmed and 16 likely

Confirmed Likely

Clouded Sulphur

Colias philodice

Western Tailed-Blue

Cupido amyntula

Cerulean Looper Moth

Caenurgina caerulea