Everlasting pea (Lathyrus latifolius) is a robust, sprawling herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. Usually a strong pink in colour occasionally white/ pink-flushed forms do occur. tt is native to Europe. Lathyrus latifolius has winged hairless stems, and alternating blue green compound leaves consisting of a single pair of leaflets. Unlike the similar annual sweet pea, (Lathyrus odoratus) it has no scent. Bumblebees pollinate the flowers. whereas butterflies visit the flowers for their nectar, but do not pollinate. Epicauta fabricii (Fabricius blister beetle), the caterpillars of Grammia oithona (Oithona tiger moth) and some herbivores feed on the leaves. However, the seeds are poisonous. Sibillini, Umbria, Italy July 2020