Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bushy European perennial plant: "spring vetchling" refers to a specific type of flowering plant, Lathyrus vernus, characterized by its bushy, perennial growth habit.
   • A plant with violet-blue flowers: It is known for producing nodding clusters (racemes) of violet-blue flowers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The spring vetchling is one of the first plants to bloom in the woodland garden.
  • We planted spring vetchling to add early color with its beautiful violet-blue flowers.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to the species within the pea family (Fabaceae).
  • The spring vetchling, Lathyrus vernus, is a nitrogen-fixing legume.

Variants and Related Words

• Spring pea: A common name sometimes used for .
• Lathyrus vernus: The scientific binomial name for the spring vetchling.

Synonyms

• Lathyrus vernus: The scientific synonym.
• Spring pea: A related common name.

Noun

1. bushy European perennial having nodding racemose violet-blue flowers