Everlasting pea
| Botanical Name | Lathyrus latifolius |
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| Family | Fabaceae |
| Origin | Europe |
Identification
Scrambling herb with tendrils. Stems hairless. Leaflets in one pair with leafy stipules (scale appendage) at base. Flower usually magenta or purple-pink (rarely white). Pod to 110 mm long.Habitats
Waste places, banks, coastal sands and gravel.Management
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Management |
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| Physical Control |
Dig out or rotary slash. Will regrow after slashing. |
| Disposal | |
| Chemical Control |
Glyphosate + Penetrant may be effective. It would pay to rotary slash old tough foliage and then spray regrowth. Rate - Handgun 1 litre Glyphosate + 200 ml Penetrant/100 litres water. Knapsack 100 ml Glyphosate + 20 ml Penetrant/10 litres water. |
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Biological Control |
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| Recommended Approach |
Spray with Glyphosate. |