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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Lathyrus montanus

Family : LEGUMINOSAE/FABACEAE (Pea Family)
Common Name (UK) : Bitter Vetchling
Common Name (DE) : Berg-Platterbse
Common Name (FR) : Gesse des montagnes
Other Scientific Name : Lathyrus linifolius
Habitat : Grassy and rocky slopes, woodland edges, roadsides
Remarks :
First appearing : April
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date : April 16, 2005
  • Location : Along the Stoffelskohlsträsschen in the Schönbuch Forest.
    N48° 35.454' E9° 02.741'
  • Siting Date : April 29, 2005
  • Location :South of the Bärensee in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park. Stuttgart West.
    N48° 45.519' E9° 05.265'
  • Photo Date : April 30, 2004
  • Location : The upper trail forming the eastern border of the place called Büsnau in SW Stuttgart