Veiny Pea is a native climbing vine of moist prairie edges and open woodlands across eastern and central North America, producing clusters of pink-to-purple pea flowers in late spring. It climbs on other vegetation with tendrils and is an important nectar plant for bumblebees and larger native bees in prairie habitats.
Best time to see a Veiny Pea
The best time to see a Veiny Pea is May–June, when about 77% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,703 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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