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Lathyrus jepsonii californicus

No current common name.

We currently do not grow this plant.

A curly little perennial the grows in the hills and mountains of Central and Northern Calif.. It is native down the road under Quercus agrifolia, Pinus Sabiniana and Quercus Douglasii. It is on the north and west slopes in a red clay with good drainage. It resembles vetch or sweet pea.



Lathyrus jepsonii californicus's foliage type is deciduous.
Lathyrus jepsonii californicus's flower color is yellow and has a fragrance.

Communities for Lathyrus jepsonii californicus:Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Riparian (rivers & creeks) and Southern Oak Woodland.

ph: 6.00 to 8.00
usda: 7 to 10
height[m]: 0.30 to 0.70
width[m]: 0.30 to 0.50
rainfall[cm]: 87.00 to 175.00

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