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Lathyrus (Noun)

Meaning

Genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The lathyrus species, commonly known as vetchlings or wild peas, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
  • Lathyrus is a genus of flowering plants that are widely distributed across the Old World and temperate regions of North and South America.
  • The garden pea, a domesticated species of lathyrus, has been selectively bred for its desirable traits and is now cultivated worldwide.
  • In some parts of the world, lathyrus species are considered invasive weeds due to their ability to outcompete native vegetation.
  • The seeds of certain lathyrus species contain a toxin that can cause neurological damage if ingested in large quantities.

Synonyms

  • Genus Lathyrus
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