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Lathyrus niger

Plants

Family: Fabaceae · Genus: Lathyrus

Lathyrus niger

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Lathyrus niger, also known as black pea, blackening flat pea and black bitter vetch, is a perennial legume that is native to Europe. Its common name is reference to the blackening of the plant's foliage as it dies.

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