Lathyrus Sylvestris (Noun)
Meaning
European perennial with mottled flowers of purple and pink; sometimes cultivated for fodder or as green manure.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lathyrus sylvestris is a climbing plant that is often found in woodland edges and hedgerows in the UK.
- The lathyrus sylvestris, also known as the woodland pea, has delicate pink and purple flowers that bloom in late summer.
- In some parts of Europe, lathyrus sylvestris is cultivated as a fodder crop for livestock, particularly in areas with poor soil.
- The roots of the lathyrus sylvestris plant fix nitrogen in the soil, making it a useful green manure for improving soil fertility.
- Lathyrus sylvestris can be invasive in some areas, outcompeting native vegetation and causing problems for local ecosystems.