Lathyrus nissolia, L.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1981, Flora Europaea. Volume 2. Rosaceae to Umbelliferae, Cambridge University Press : 143

53. L. nissolia L. , Sp. Pl. 729 (1753).

Glabrous or sparsely pubescent annual; stem 10-90 cm, not winged. Petiole and rhachis up to 130 mm, forming a linear, grass-like phyllode, without leaflets or tendril; stipules 0-5-2 mm, filiform. Racemes 1- to 2-flowered. Calyx-teeth equal, much shorter than tube; corolla (6-)8-18 mm, crimson. Legume 30-60 x 2-4 mm, pale brown, glabrous or pubescent. Seeds 12-20, hilum of the circumference. 2n= 14. Grassy places. W.,C. & S. Europe. Al Au Be Br Bu Co Cz Ga Ge G r He Ho Hs Hu It Ju Lu Po Rm Rs (W, K, E) Sa Si Tu.