Ciliate vetchling
Lathyrus blepharicarpus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 15-30 cm high. It is erect or climbs by tendrils. The leaves are alternate and compound. They have leaflets along the stalk. The flowers occur singly. They are orange to red. The fruit is a flattened pod.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in woodlands and shrublands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine
How it is used for food
The soft fruit are eaten raw. The young shoots are also eaten raw. Caution: They should possibly not be eaten in large amounts.
Edible parts
Fruit, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Saisa', Sa'ysa, Kbubz al-kak