Lathyrus aphaca
Yellow-flowered pea
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The Lathyrus aphaca plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow-flowered pea.

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Latin Name:  Lathyrus aphaca
Common Name:  Yellow-flowered pea
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The seed contains a toxic amino-acid which, in large quantities, can cause a very serious disease of the nervous system known as 'lathyrism'. The seed is said to be perfectly safe and very nutritious in small quantities[65, 76].
 
Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Dry places on sand, gravel and chalk[17].

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