Invasive pea - Ask Extension
Hello I have a hobby Farm in Chisago County with a 30 acre area of meadow, and patches of what appear to be a type of wild pea seem to be spreading. I...
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Invasive pea #874446
Asked June 24, 2024, 1:59 PM EDT
Hello I have a hobby Farm in Chisago County with a 30 acre area of meadow, and patches of what appear to be a type of wild pea seem to be spreading. It grows very dense and thick strangling everything around it. The bees seem to like its pink flowers. My question is should I attempt to eradicate it or just control it or is this a benefit to the land, do animals like it, vs is it a concern? Thank You!
Chisago County Minnesota
Expert Response
We can't be sure by viewing the photos, but we think the plant may be Lathyrus sylvestris (narrow-leaved everlasting pea).
Compare here and see what you think:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/narrow-leaved-everlasting-pea
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lathyrus-sylvestris/
The plant is considered invasive in some places, but it isn't widespread in Minnesota.
Compare here and see what you think:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/narrow-leaved-everlasting-pea
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lathyrus-sylvestris/
The plant is considered invasive in some places, but it isn't widespread in Minnesota.
