THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Lathyrus sylvestris
Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea
Species Details
Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea is a native climbing perennial of waysides, waste ground, woods and hedges. It is also grown in gardens, so some records may refer to escaped plants. The two recent sightings are for Bank House Farm, nr Biggin (SK1658) and Sawley Road (SK4632).
This plant is in Category 5a of the local Red Data List, 2009.