Indian Pea
Lathyrus sativus
Bean family (Fabaceae)
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The Botanical Gardens Association cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects of the use of plants. Always seek the advice of a professional before using any plant medicinally. Always seek the advice of a professional before using any plant medicinally.
Gebruikt als voedingsgewas, ondermeer voor vee.
Bloemen licht geurend.
The seed contains a toxic amino-acid which, in large quantities, can cause a very serious disease of the nervous system known as 'lathyrism'. The seed is said to be perfectly safe and very nutritious in small quantities, but should not comprise more than 30% of the diet.
Details
| Description: | Herb, up to 60 cm. |
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| Distributions: | Possibly south europe. |
| Habitat: | The plant is not known in a truly wild state. |
| Year cycle: | Flowers only once (monocarpic annuals) |
| Hardiness: | 41 - 50 f (heated glasshouse - warm termperate) |
| Flowering period: | Juli - september |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Fruiting period: | September |
| Fruit color: | Green, red |
| Notes on fruits: | Peulen bruin, erwten wit. |
| At its best: | Juli - oktober |