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Vicia lutea

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Spain


How it is used for food

The unripe seeds are eaten as a snack. The ripe seeds are milled and mixed with wheat flour to make bread.

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Alverja, Arveja, Rumena graĊĦica, Veza

Synonyms