Lathyrus pseudocicera
Pamp.
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Description
A herbaceous legume found in Mediterranean climate regions. The plant produces soft young fruits that are edible.
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Edible Uses
The young soft fruits are eaten raw; seeds and fruits are 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
Africa, Jordan, Libya, Middle East, North Africa,
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
