Lathyrus latifolius, the perennial peavine or perennial pea, is a flowering
plant of the genus Lathyrus in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to
Europe but is present on other continents, such as North America, where it is
an introduced species. It is a perennial plant and so grows and bloom every
year without new seeds being planted. It is less strongly scented than the
related annual sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus.
Peavines are sometimes grown as a garden plant but are pervasive and may be
difficult to remove. Because of this, this species is often considered to be a
weed despite its attractive appearance.