Lathyrus odoratus L.;
Cultivated climbing herb with winged stem; leaves with one pair of elliptic 5 cm long leaflets, rachis ending in tendril; flowers fragrant in many colours, about 4-5 cm long, 1-4 together on a long peduncle; fruit 4-5 cm long, pubescent.
Lathyrus odoratus L., Sp. pl. 2:732. 1753
Common name: Sweet pea
Cultivated climbing herb with winged stem; leaves with one pair of elliptic 5 cm long leaflets, rachis ending in tendril; flowers fragrant in many colours, about 4-5 cm long, 1-4 together on a long peduncle; fruit 4-5 cm long, pubescent.
Photographed from Kashmir
beautiful flowers. I tried growing this plant in Mumbai, but failed, start your seeds indoor by starting them off by soaking in warm water (just a little) the seeds for a few hours or overnit… Thank you …, I will do as instructed by you. We have a good nursery here who sells the seeds of wellnamed brands like Suttons. only problem is our climate which is very hot than normal this year. I think all this is because of the global warming. Usually November day climate in Mumbai is around 30 c, but this year it is around 36 d c, but hope December will be much cooler and If I sow the seeds now I will have good bloom during December or January. wow, …, you are a very good farmer too. yes cityfarmers are a popular group all over the world.. Fabaceae (Faboideae) Fortnight: Lathyrus odoratus frm Kashmir-GSOCT36/41 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
Lathyrus odoratus L., Sp. pl. 2:732. 1753
Common name: Sweet pea
Cultivated climbing herb with winged stem; leaves with one pair of elliptic 5 cm long leaflets, rachis ending in tendril; flowers fragrant in many colours, about 4-5 cm long, 1-4 together on a long peduncle; fruit 4-5 cm long, pubescent.
Photographed from Kashmir
source of khesari daal. toxic if and when eaten exclusively and lathyrism ensues.
flowers can also be blue in the wild khesari fields. very common in southern Bengal. peaking in winter
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