Lathyrus ornatus Bush vetchling (Leguminosae)

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Lathyrus ornatus
Bush vetchling
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The Lathyrus ornatus plant species is found in Western N. America - Oklahoma to Kansas and South Dakota, west to Colorado and Utah. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush vetchling. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. eucosmus. Butters.&St.John.

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Latin Name:  Lathyrus ornatus
Common Name:  Bush vetchling
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Nutt. ex Torr.&Gray.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been found for this plant, the seed of some species in this genus contain a toxic amino acid that can cause a severe disease of the nervous system known as 'lathyrism' if they are eaten in large amounts (although small quantities are said to be nutritious)[65, 76]. Great caution is advised.

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Prairies and plains[235]. Dry open pinewoods, 1500 - 2100 metres in Arizona.

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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