Lathyrus tuberosus - Earthnut pea

Earthnut pea (Lathyrus tuberosus) is a perennial legume of Europe and western Asia grown for its sweet, starchy edible root, though yields are low. Like other Lathyrus, its seed can contain a toxic amino acid that causes lathyrism if eaten in large amounts.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹

Type

• Lathyrus spp. - Sweet pea
• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Nitrogen fixer¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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