Lathyrus pratensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It is a scrambling plant and forms dense masses. The leaves have long stalks and 2 grey-green sword shaped leaflets. These are 1-2.5 cm long and have tendrils. The flowers are yellow. There are 5-12 in a group on long stalks. The pods are 3-4 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Asia, Britain, Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
The young leaves and stems are eaten in salads and also fried.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Seeds, shoots, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chilo, Tchpruk