Lathyrus


Definition: Meaning of, Lathyrus in English to English dictionary.

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  1. genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea
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Lathyrus used in phrases

  • Lathyrus hirsutus (noun)
    1. a weak-stemmed winter annual native to Mediterranean region for long established in southern United States; cultivated as a cover and pasture crop
  • Lathyrus japonicus (noun)
    1. wild pea of seashores of north temperate zone having tough roots and purple flowers and useful as a sand binder
  • Lathyrus latifolius (noun)
    1. perennial climber of central and southern Europe having purple, pink or white flowers; naturalized in North America
  • Lathyrus maritimus (noun)
    1. wild pea of seashores of north temperate zone having tough roots and purple flowers and useful as a sand binder
  • Lathyrus niger (noun)
    1. perennial of Europe and North Africa; foliage turns black in drying
  • Lathyrus nissolia (noun)
    1. annual European vetch with red flowers
  • Lathyrus odoratus (noun)
    1. climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-coloured flowers
  • Lathyrus palustris (noun)
    1. scrambling perennial of damp or marshy areas of Eurasia and North America with purplish flowers
  • Lathyrus pratensis (noun)
    1. scrambling perennial Eurasian wild pea having yellowish flowers and compressed seed pods; cultivated for forage
  • Lathyrus sativus (noun)
    1. european annual grown for forage; seeds used for food in India and for stock elsewhere
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