Lathyrus cassius
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A bean herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Cyprus, Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young seeds are eaten raw as a snack.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Baqile bizinan
Synonyms
Lathyrus annuus var. cassius (Boiss.) Post; Lathyrus annuus subsp. cassius (Boiss.) Holmboe;