Annual climber. Can be used to grow over bamboo trellis or just around the fence.Some varieties are very fragrant. Like this one which was photographed. The stems are somewhat folded and the petals of the flower has been compared to that of a butterfly. Seen in lovely colours of white, pink, purple.
Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus Family: Fabaceae (pea family)
Photographed at Lodi Gardens, New Delhi.
Hi Radha, These are beautiful. I guess the peas can be eaten? Even if they are not, the beauty and fragrance would be sufficient reasons to grow them.
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