Bitter Vetch, Heath pea, Mountain pea
Lathyrus montanus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 150 Lathyrus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belgium, Britain, Europe, Holland, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Sweden
How it is used for food
The root tubers can be boiled and eaten. The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, roots, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
See Lathyrus linifolius var. montanus;