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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;