Lathyrus linifolius (Reichard) Bassler

Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection

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Bitter-vetch

Lathyrus linifolius is a species of pea, commonly called bitter vetch or heath pea. The name bitter vetch is also sometimes used for Vicia ervilia and also for Vicia orobus. The tubers of Lathyrus linifolius were formerly used as an appetite suppressant in medieval Scotland, and this use has brought the plant to recent medical attention. Attempts are being made to cultivate the plant on a comme... © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)

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Definition
Parent Taxon
Lathyrus
Global Pollen Project UUID
e49187e1-e0ae-4d31-9366-1c15babfde6e
Botanical Reference
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