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Record 1 2011-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
Lathyrus niger
Latin
OBS

A plant of the family Fabaceae.

OBS

The seeds of the species are not to be confused with edible "black peas," which are a form of Pisum sativum. Seeds of Lathyrus species are toxic, containing an enzyme that interferes with collagen synthesis to cause the disease Lathyrism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Lathyrus niger
Latin
OBS

Plante de la famille des Fabaceae.

Spanish

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