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Lathyrus sativus
  • Chickling Pea
    •  
  • Chickling Vetch
    •  
  • Grass Pea
    •  
  • White Pea

a legume vine of the Lathyrus genus in the family Leguminosae. Despite it's toxicity, it is cultivated in many countries due to it's high resistance to drought making it an ideal famine crop.

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Niche
  • Climber
    Climber
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • Green manure
    Green manure
    There are no details available for this function.
  • Earth stabiliser
    Earth stabiliser
    There are no details available for this function.
  • Nitrogen fixer
    Nitrogen fixer
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementslow
    Low
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Unknown
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • ?
    Unknown
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Lathyrus sativus has 0 edible uses listed
Lathyrus sativus has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Seeds

?-N-Oxalyl-L-?,?-diaminopropionic acid, ODAP, BOAA moderate toxicity

The seed contains variable amounts of a neurotoxic amino acid ?-N-Oxalyl-L-?,?-diaminopropionic acid or ODAP or BOAA[8]. ODAP is considered as the cause of the disease neurolathyrism, a neurodegenerative disease that causes paralysis of the lower body: emaciation of Gluteal muscle (buttocks). The seed is said to be safe and very nutritious in small quantities, but should not comprise more than 30% of the diet[9][10]. The disease has been seen to occur after famines in Europe (France, Spain, Germany), North Africa, South Asia, and is still prevalent in Eritrea, Ethiopia and Afghanistan (pan handle) when Lathyrus seed is the exclusive or main source of nutrients for extended periods. Research has shown that ODAP concentration increases in plants grown under stressful conditions, typical at the time of the failure of other crops, compounding the problem[8].

There have been recent successful efforts to breed hybrids of Lathyrus sativus with lower levels of the toxic amino acids[11] to facilitate it's safe use as a famine crop.
The given value was not understood.

Edible uses

Leaves, Shoots, Seedpods

Cooked as a Vegetable

Seed

Dried, Soaked, Cooked as a Vegetable, Legume, Protein
Dried, Ground as a Flour
Cooked as a Vegetable

Material uses

There are no material uses listed for Lathyrus sativus.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Oil

Cathartic

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Climber

Ecological Functions

Green manure


Earth stabiliser


Nitrogen fixer

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Division in spring. It may not transplant well so care should be taken[12].

Seed

Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in early spring in a cold frame[12]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed, then it can also be sown in situ in mid spring[12].


Cultivation

An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil but preferring a position in full sun[12]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[12]. When removing plant remains at the end of the growing season, it is best to only remove the aerial parts of the plant, leaving the roots in the ground to decay and release their nitrogen.

Crops

Seed

Harvest

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When the seedpods begin to dry, they can be picked or the entire plant can be harvested and left to dry. Once dried, they should be shelled to remove the seed for storage.

Storage

The seed, once dried, can be stored for a number of years.

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Lathyrus sativus. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Lathyrus sativus.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Lathyrus sativus
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Leguminosae
Imported References
Edible uses
[3][4][2][5][6][13][1]
Medicinal uses
[7]
Material uses & Functions
[12]
Botanic
[12]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
[8]
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Green manure, Earth stabiliser, Nitrogen fixer
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
low
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Climber
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
annual
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
0.6 x
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
blue, indigo, violet
Flower Type
hermaphrodite

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References

  1. ? 1.01.1 Brouk. B. Plants Consumed by Man. Academic Press ISBN 0-12-136450-x (32202/01/01)
  2. ? 2.02.12.22.32.4 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (32202/01/01)
  3. ? 3.03.13.23.3 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (32202/01/01)
  4. ? 4.04.14.2 Vilmorin. A. The Vegetable Garden. Ten Speed Press ISBN 0-89815-041-8 ()
  5. ? 5.05.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (32202/01/01)
  6. ? 6.06.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (32202/01/01)
  7. ? 7.07.1 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (32202/01/01)
  8. ? 8.08.18.2 [Lathyrus sativus] Wikipedia (2013/07/13)
  9. ? Frohne. D. and Pf?nder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe ISBN 0723408394 (32202/01/01)
  10. ? Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. HMSO ISBN 0112425291 (32202/01/01)
  11. ? [Grass Pea] Crop Trust (2013/07/13)
  12. ? 12.012.112.212.312.412.512.6 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (32202/01/01)
  13. ? Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (32202/01/01)

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