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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Lathyrus linifolius is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
L. macrorrhizus. L. montanus. Orobus tuberosus.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Seed - cooked[2, 177]. Used as a vegetable, they are served in the same manner as sweet chestnuts[2]. Some caution is advised in the use of this seed, see the notes above on toxicity. Root - cooked[5, 61, 105]. Boiled or roasted, they have a sweet flavour and are very nutritious[2, 115].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Nitrogen fixer.
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun[200]. Formerly cultivated for its edible seed[2]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. The plant is heat tolerant in zones 9 through 6. (Plant Hardiness Zones show how well plants withstand cold winter temperatures.
Plant Heat Zones show when plants would start suffering from the heat.
The Plant Heat Zone map is based on the number of "heat days" experienced in a given area where the temperature climbs to over 86 degrees F (30°C).
At this temperature, many plants begin to suffer physiological damage. Heat Zones range from 1 (no heat days) to 12 (210 or more heat days).
For example Heat Zone. 11-1 indicates that the plant is heat tolerant in zones 11 through 1.) For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. Growth habit is a single or multiple shooting vine from a crown [1-2]. Herbaceous.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in early spring in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed, then it can also be sown in situ in mid spring[200]. Division in spring. It may not transplant well so care should be taken[200].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
EUROPE: Albania, Austria, Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse (Corsica, an island in France), Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain (United Kingdom (U.K.)), Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo,
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Lathyrus alatus | | Perennial | 0.6 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus aphaca | Yellow-Flowered Pea | Annual | 0.9 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 1 | |
| Lathyrus cicera | Chickling Vetch, Red pea | Annual | 0.0 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus davidii | | Perennial | 1.2 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus japonicus | Beach Pea, Smallflower beach pea | Perennial | 0.6 |
3-7
| | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus japonicus maritimus | Beach Pea | Perennial | 0.6 |
3-7
| | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Lathyrus latifolius | Perennial Sweet Pea, Perennial pea | Perennial Climber | 2.0 |
5-9
| F | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lathyrus linifolius montanus | Bitter Vetch | Perennial | 0.6 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Lathyrus nervosus | Lord Anson's Pea | Perennial Climber | 0.5 |
8-11
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus ochroleucas | Cream Peavine | Perennial | 1.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | |
| Lathyrus ochrus | Cyprus Vetch | Annual | 0.6 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus odoratus | Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling | Annual Climber | 2.0 |
2-11
| F | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Lathyrus ornatus | Bush Vetchling | Perennial | 0.3 |
3-7
| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 1 | |
| Lathyrus palustris | Slenderstem Peavine, Marsh pea | Perennial Climber | 1.2 |
4-8
| | LMH | N | MWe | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus polymorphus | Manystem Peavine, Hoary pea | Perennial | 0.4 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus pratensis | Meadow Vetchling | Perennial | 1.2 |
4-8
| | LMH | N | MWe | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lathyrus quinquenervius | | Perennial | 0.6 |
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| | LMH | N | MWe | 1 | 0 | |
| Lathyrus sativus | Chickling Pea, White pea | Annual | 0.6 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Lathyrus sylvestris | Flat pea, Wood pea | Perennial Climber | 1.5 |
6-9
| F | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lathyrus tuberosus | Earthnut Pea, Tuberous sweetpea | Perennial | 1.2 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 5 | 0 | 3 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Bernh.)Bässler.
Botanical References
17200
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