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Cicercha Purpurina (Lathyrus clymenum)

Lathyrus clymenum, known as Cicercha Purpurina, is a climbing annual native to the Mediterranean, admired for its colorful flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Can tolerate partial shade.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Especially during dry periods.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly.

Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Clymenum alatum (Ten.) Link
Clymenum tenuifolium (Desf.) Link
Clymenum uncinatum Moench
Lathyros clymenus (L.) St.-Lag.
Lathyrus alatus Ten.
Lathyrus auriculatus Bertol.
Lathyrus cornutus Biehler
Lathyrus purpureus Desf.
Lathyrus tataricus Schreb. ex Spreng.
Lathyrus tenuifolius Desf.
Lathyrus tuntasii Heldr. ex Halácsy
Lathyrus vicioides Bubani
Orobus alatus (Ten.) A.Braun
Orobus articulatus A.Braun
Orobus clymenum (L.) A.Braun
Pisum clymenum (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusLathyrus
  • speciesLathyrus clymenum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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