Asparagus-pea

Lotus tetragonolobus

Lotus tetragonolobus, known as asparagus-pea or winged pea, is an annual leguminous herb native to the countries around the Mediterranean, although introduced elsewhere. It is low growing, and produces a profusion of prominent deep red flowers, followed by seed pods that are longitudinally winged.

Scientific name
Lotus tetragonolobus
Family
Fabaceae
IUCN status
LC