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Lathyrus sylvestris L.

narrow-leaved everlasting pea (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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The stem of Lathyrus sylvestris is broadly winged, but the stipules are narrow, distinguishing it from Lathyrus latifolius.

Aust (VC34: West Gloucestershire); 2015-07-10

 narrow-leaved everlasting pea / Lathyrus sylvestris: The stem of _Lathyrus sylvestris_ is broadly winged, but the stipules are narrow, distinguishing it from _Lathyrus latifolius_.

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