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Lathyrus roseus

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Description

A bean family herb (Fabaceae) found in temperate climates, with edible leaves and stems.

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Edible Uses

Leaves and stems are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Caucasus, Georgia,

Synonyms

Orobus roseus (Steven) Ledeb.

Also Known As

Vazisdzira

References (2)

  • Bussman, R. W., et al, 2016, A comparative ethnobotany of Khevsureti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Tusheti, Svaneti, and Racha-Lechkhumi, Republic of Georgia (Sakartvelo), Caucasus. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2016) 12:4
  • Bussman, R. W., et al, 2021, Unity in diversity—food plants and fungi of Sakartvelo (Republic of Georgia), Caucasus. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2021) 17:72 p 9

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