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Lathyrus Parodii
''Lathyrus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, and contains approximately 160 species. Commonly known as peavines or vetchlings, they are native species, native to temperate areas, with a breakdown of 52 species in Europe, 30 species in North America, 78 in Asia, 24 in tropical East Africa, and 24 in temperate South America. There are Annual plant, annual and perennial species which may be climbing or bushy. This genus has numerous sections, including ''Orobus'', which was once a separate genus. The genus has numerous synonyms, including ''Pisum'', the ancient Latin name for the pea.Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 304 Species 181 species are currently accepted.GRIN Species Records of ''Lathyrus''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lathyrus Nissolia
''Lathyrus nissolia'', the grass vetchling, is a species of flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae.Streeter D, Hart-Davies C, Hardcastle A, Cole F, Harper L. 2009. ''Collins Flower Guide''. Harper Collins Its common name refers to the grass-like foliage; an older alternative name is grass pea. Description Grass vetchling is an annual plant, with an erect stem branching from the base, and growing to a height of up to 90 cm. It is entirely without true Leaf, leaves, Leaflet (botany), leaflets or tendrils. The leaf stalk, however, is flattened out until it closely resembles a blade of grass up to 15 cm long and ending in a fine point, and the stipules at its base greatly help the deception. The crimson flowers come out in June and July, and are rather small (8–18 mm long), solitary or in pairs, on a very long peduncle. They have the ability to self-pollinate. The flowers are succeeded by long, slender, straight pods, which are at first very flat, but become cylindri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
