Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area
Lathyrus tuberosus
| Family : | LEGUMINOSAE/FABACEAE (Pea Family) |
| Common Name (UK) : | Tuberous Pea |
| Common Name (DE) : | Knollen-Platterbse |
| Common Name (FR) : | Gesse tubéreuse |
| Habitat : | Edge of cultivated fields or fields once cultivated. |
| Remarks : | This plant is edible. Especially the tubers, and sometimes the leaves, flowers, pods, and the still tender seeds (like sweet peas). The tubers are prepared like boiled potatoes, especially mashed. Introduced to the U.S. |
| First appearing : | June |
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