Silky Beach Pea
NameSilky Beach Pea
Species NameLathyrus littoralis
Common NameSilky Beach Pea
Bonsai Stylewindswept
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typecompound, pinnate, silvery-green
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive purple and white pea-like flowers, silvery-green pubescent foliage, and adaptation to sandy coastal environments. Developing seed pods are visible.
Description
This specimen is a wild Silky Beach Pea (*Lathyrus littoralis*) growing in sandy soil, characterized by its distinctive purple and white pea-like flowers. Its foliage is silvery-green and somewhat hairy, adapted to coastal environments. The plant exhibits a low, sprawling growth habit typical of its natural habitat.
