Lathyrus linifolius montanus
Bitter vetch
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The Lathyrus linifolius montanus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bitter vetch. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. macrorrhizus. L. montanus. Orobus tuberosus.

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Latin Name:  Lathyrus linifolius montanus
Common Name:  Bitter vetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Bernh.)Bässler.
 
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, but should not comprise more than 30% of the diet[65, 76].
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Woods, hedges and thickets in hilly country avoiding chalk[17].

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