Family: Fabaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 733 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Lathyrus
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Subarctic & Temp. Northern Hemisphere
Description
The Marsh vetchling, known scientifically as Lathyrus palustris, is a fascinating perennial plant that is part of the Fabaceae family. This species was first described and classified in 1753.
Marsh vetchling thrives in wet, marshy environments, predominantly found across the subarctic and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its optimal habitats include wet meadows, marshes, and alongside streams and rivers where the soil remains moist.
This vetchling is particularly noted for its climbing and sprawling growth habit, with stems that can extend several feet, often using surrounding vegetation for support. The leaves are pinnate with tendrils, which facilitate its climbing nature.
The flowers of Lathyrus palustris are another distinctive feature. Blooming typically in the summer, they exhibit a beautiful array of colors, from shades of pale pink to purplish-blue. Each flower cluster, bearing a myriad of these delicate blooms, serves as an important source of nectar for pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Marsh vetchling holds ecological significance. As a member of the legume family, it plays a crucial role in nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a more accessible form for plants.
Historically and in contemporary times, Lathyrus palustris has caught the interest of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. Its resilience and adaptability to damp environments make it a subject of study concerning wetland biodiversity and conservation efforts.
In summary, the Marsh vetchling is a resilient and ecologically valuable species that graces the wet landscapes of the Northern Hemisphere with its intricate growth and vibrant flowers. Through its unique biological and ecological traits, it continues to be a plant of keen interest and respect in the botanic community.
Common Names
Dan: kær-fladbælg
Eng: marsh pea, marsh vetchling, marsh-pea, marsh peavine, wild pea
Deu: sumpf-platterbse
Heb: tofakh ha’bitzot, טופח הביצות
Por: comandá-do-brejo
Fra: gesse des marais, gesse palustre
Swe: kärrvial, rantanätkelmä, sumpvial
Nld: moeraslathyrus
Nob: myrflatbelg
Nno: myrskolm
Fin: rantanätkelmä
Sme: jeaggesáhpal
Tur: bataklık yalancı bezelyesi
Ita: cicerchia palustre
Hrv: mocvarna graholika
Nor: myrflatbelg
Cym: ydbysen las y morfa, ytbys y gors, ytbysen las y morfa, ytbysen y gors
En: Marsh vetchling, Marsh-pea, Marsh Pea, Marsh peavine, Wild pea, Slenderstem Peavine
Hr: Mocvarna Graholika
Da: Kær-fladbælg
Nl: Moeraslathyrus, Moeras-Lathyrus
Fi: Rantanätkelmä
Fr: Gesse des marais, Gesse palustre
De: Sumpf-Platterbse
He: Tofakh ha’bitzot, טופח הביצות
It: Cicerchia Palustre, Veccia delle paludi
Se: Jeaggesáhpal
No: Myrflatbelg
Nb: Myrflatbelg
Nn: Myrskolm
Pt: Comandá-do-brejo
Sv: Kärrvial, Rantanätkelmä, Sumpvial
Tr: Bataklık yalancı bezelyesi
Cy: Ydbysen Las y Morfa, Ytbys y Gors, Ytbysen Las y Morfa, Ytbysen y Gors
Synonyms
- Orobus palustris ((L.) Rchb.)
- Pisum palustre ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Aleutian Is. (native)
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- California (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Chita (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Denmark (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Japan (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Laos (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Poland (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- Québec (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Tibet (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jun 30, 2018 by Steve Orridge (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 24, 2021 by Daniel Campeau (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 10, 2019 by Samantha Benjamin (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 11, 2022 by sherry gray (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 14, 2022 by Beytullah AYDIN (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken May 20, 2020 by Amarendra Kumar (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 19, 2022 by alfons schmidlin (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 26, 2020 by Anita Kadijk (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 19, 2019 by yurii_basov (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 12, 2020 by Bertille Bretheau (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken May 29, 2014 by EOL − Michael Wunderli (cc-by)
Taken Apr 4, 2016 by EOL − Lewnanny Richardson (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jun 9, 2014 by EOL − Robert L Curtis (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 4, 2016 by EOL − Lewnanny Richardson (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jun 9, 2014 by EOL − Robert L Curtis (cc-by-nc-sa)
Other
Taken Aug 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Aug 15, 1995 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Dec 31, 1859 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Bark
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − John Hilty (cc-by-nc)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:501920-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5356412)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Lathyrus palustris L.)