Pisum L.

1 species naturalized Aust.; NSW, NT, WA

*Pisum sativum L.arvense

Prostrate or climbing annual. Leaves imparipinnate, ending in a branched tendril. Stipules large ovate 1–10 cm long, 1–6 cm wide. Leaflets usually 6 sometime less, 1–7 cm long, 1–4 cm wide. Flowers solitary or sometimes 3 in an axillary raceme, purple, pink or white. Corolla 15 mm long, calyx 12 mm long. Legume to 12 cm long with 4–10 seeds. Escape from cultivation. Camden area. Introd. from Europe and Asia. Fl. spring. Field Pea