Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachycarpus
ID:
1054413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 608 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053751

Common Names

  • Lathyrus Trachycarpus
  • Trachycarpus Lathyrus
  • Trachycarpus Pea

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Description

Lathyrus trachycarpus (also called Rough-fruited vetchling, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and can reach up to 20 cm in height. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus trachycarpus is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds. The seeds are used as a food source and can be ground into flour. It is also used medicinally for treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lathyrus trachycarpus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Lathyrus trachycarpus

Lathyrus trachycarpus can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Lathyrus genus

Lathyrus aureus, Lathyrus gmelinii, Lathyrus transsilvanicus, Lathyrus berteroanus, Lathyrus brachycalyx, Lathyrus cabreranus, Lathyrus campestris, Lathyrus graminifolius, Lathyrus hasslerianus, Lathyrus holochlorus, Lathyrus jepsonii, Lathyrus lomanus, Lathyrus nevadensis, Lathyrus nigrivalvis, Lathyrus paraguariensis, Lathyrus paranensis, Lathyrus parodii, Lathyrus pauciflorus, Lathyrus rigidus, Lathyrus tropicalandinus, Lathyrus eucosmus, Lathyrus lanszwertii, Lathyrus linearifolius, Lathyrus littoralis, Lathyrus macropus, Lathyrus macrostachys, Lathyrus multiceps, Lathyrus nervosus, Lathyrus nitens, Lathyrus ochroleucus, Lathyrus polyphyllus, Lathyrus pubescens, Lathyrus pusillus, Lathyrus splendens, Lathyrus subandinus, Lathyrus subulatus, Lathyrus sulphureus, Lathyrus torreyi, Lathyrus venosus, Lathyrus vestitus, Lathyrus biflorus, Lathyrus acutifolius, Lathyrus cicera, Lathyrus sericeus, Lathyrus whitei, Lathyrus hookeri, Lathyrus magellanicus, Lathyrus blepharicarpus, Lathyrus blepharicarpos, Lathyrus gorgoni,

Species in the Fabaceae family