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Lathyrus nissolia L.

grass vetchling (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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The leaves of Lathyrus nissolia are unusual among legumes for being simple, rather than pinnate or ternate.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-05-13

 grass vetchling / Lathyrus nissolia: The leaves of _Lathyrus nissolia_ are unusual among legumes for being simple, rather than pinnate or ternate.

Fruit

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2012-06-27

 grass vetchling / Lathyrus nissolia: Fruit

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