Lathyrus blepharicarpus
Boiss.
Ciliate vetchling
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Description
An annual herb. It grows 15-30 cm high. It is erect or climbs by tendrils. The leaves are alternate and compound. They have leaflets along the stalk. The flowers occur singly. They are orange to red. The fruit is a flattened pod.
Edible Uses
The soft fruits are eaten raw, and the young shoots are also eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The soft fruit are eaten raw. The young shoots are also eaten raw. Caution: They should possibly not be eaten in large amounts.
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Known Hazards
They should possibly not be eaten in large amounts.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in woodlands and shrublands.
Where It Grows
Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine,
Also Known As
Saisa', Sa'ysa, Kbubz al-kak
References (3)
- Ali-Shtayeh, M. S., et al, 2008, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in Palestine (Northern West Bank): A comparative study. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 4: 13
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
- Hinnawi, N. S. A., 2010, An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the Northern West Bank "Palestine". An-Najah National University. p 93
