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tuberous pea

Lathyrus tuberosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Lathyrus

About

Lathyrus tuberosus, also known as the tuberous pea, tuberous vetchling, earthnut pea, aardaker or tine-tare, is a small, climbing perennial plant, native in moist temperate parts of Europe and Western Asia. The plant is a trailer or weak climber, supported by tendrils, growing to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are pinnate, with two leaflets and a branched twining tendril at the apex of the petiole. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. The plants can also spread...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tuberous pea?
The scientific name of tuberous pea is Lathyrus tuberosus.
What kingdom does tuberous pea belong to?
tuberous pea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tuberous pea belong to?
tuberous pea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tuberous pea belong to?
tuberous pea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tuberous pea belong to?
tuberous pea belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does tuberous pea belong to?
tuberous pea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does tuberous pea belong to?
tuberous pea belongs to the genus Lathyrus.