This European introduction is very successful in establishing itself in the wild. It competes very well in ordinary British grassland and can grow to 3m. It differs quite a lot from the native Lathyrus sylvestris (Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea) in that it climbs to a greater height has broader leaflets and is a shocking pink which can be seen from some distance away.
Dunes of red Rocks, Wirral 28th June 2005
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Added on September 23rd 2005