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Lathyrus gorgoni

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Sweet pea vetchling

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Lathyrus gorgoni is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 38 cm.

Description

A herbaceous legume in the Fabaceae family with soft fruit, found in Mediterranean climate regions.

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Edible Uses

The soft fruit are eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The soft fruit are eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa,

Synonyms

Lathyrus amoenus Fenzl.

Also Known As

Sa'ysa'

References (2)

  • 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
  • Mahklouf, M. H., 2019, Ethnobotanical Study of Edible Wild Plants in Libya. European Journal of Ecology. 5(2): 30-40

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