Lathyrus inconspicuus
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Small flowered vetchling
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLathyrus inconspicuus, the inconspicuous pea, is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the legume family adapted to Mediterranean climates. It produces small, soft fruits and edible seeds in pods.
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Edible Uses
The young soft fruits are eaten raw. The pods and seeds are also edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The young soft fruits are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Pakistan, Tajikistan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Mater koshni, 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
- Tareen, N. M., et al, 2016, Ethnomedicinal Utilization of Wild Edible Vegetables in District Harnai of Balochistan Province - Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 48(3): 1159-1171 (As Lathyrus erectus)
