Lathyrus annuus

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Lathyrus annuus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lathyrus
Species:
L. annuus
Binomial name
Lathyrus annuus
L.
Synonyms

Lathyrus chius

Lathyrus annuus, the annual vetchling, is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They are climbers and are associated with freshwater habitat. They have broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 37 cm tall.[1][2] The species is diploid and has 14 chromosomes (2n=14).[3]

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 This article incorporates text from a free content work. Licensed under CC0 (license statement/permission). Text taken from Lathyrus annuus. Encyclopedia of Life.

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