Marsh Pea (Lathyrus Palustris) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Lathyrus palustris is a perennial herbaceous climber native to wetlands and marshy areas across North America and parts of Europe and Asia.
Marsh Pea
Lathyrus Palustris
Lathyrus palustris is a perennial herbaceous climber native to wetlands and marshy areas across North America and parts of Europe and Asia.
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