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Lathyrus pratensis L.

meadow vetchling (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Lathyrus pratensis grows in grasslands across the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-06-19

 meadow vetchling / Lathyrus pratensis: _Lathyrus pratensis_ grows in grasslands across the British Isles.

The stems of Lathyrus pratensis are angled, but not winged; the leaves have 1 pair of leaflets and a terminal tendril.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-06-19

 meadow vetchling / Lathyrus pratensis: The stems of _Lathyrus pratensis_ are angled, but not winged; the leaves have 1 pair of leaflets and a terminal tendril.

Like mange-tout, the pods of Lathyrus pratensis are flat at first, but become rounded when mature.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-07-19

 meadow vetchling / Lathyrus pratensis: Like <em>mange-tout</em>, the pods of _Lathyrus pratensis_ are flat at first, but become rounded when mature.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne