Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus). Fabaceae. January 31, 2019 640 × 427 NY Wildflowers Gallery Native. Beaches (above high tide line) and dunes. Widespread on Long Island. Napeague, June 2006. Native. Beaches (above high tide line) and dunes. Widespread on Long Island. Napeague Dunes, Long Island, June 2006.