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Indian pea (Lathyrus sativus)

Lathyrus sativus is an annual legume grown for its protein-rich seeds. Tolerant of drought and poor soils, prolonged consumption can cause neurolathyrism due to.

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Synonyms
Cicercula alata Moench
Cicercula alba Medik.
Cicercula caerulea Medik.
Cicercula sativa (L.) Medik.
Lathyrus abyssinicus A.Br. ex Chiov.
Lathyrus asiaticus (Zalkind) Kudrj.
Lathyrus azureus Booth ex Bosse
Orobus bimarginatus Stokes
Pisum lathyrus E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusLathyrus
  • speciesLathyrus sativus