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Lathyrus linifolius (Reichard) Bässler

bitter vetch (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Synonym | Lathyrus montanus Bernh.

Lathyrus linifolius is a perennial herb of infertile soils; it has winged stems and paripinnate leaves, sometimes with a short point but no real tendrils.

Castle O'er (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2019-07-01

 bitter vetch / Lathyrus linifolius: _Lathyrus linifolius_ is a perennial herb of infertile soils; it has winged stems and paripinnate leaves, sometimes with a short point but no real tendrils.

The fruit pods of Lathyrus linifolius are not flattened, as they are in Lathyrus palustris.

Castle O'er (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2019-07-01

 bitter vetch / Lathyrus linifolius: The fruit pods of _Lathyrus linifolius_ are not flattened, as they are in _Lathyrus palustris_.

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