Associations to the word «Lathyrus»

Wiktionary

LATHYRUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — numerous species of sweet peas and vetchlings.

Dictionary definition

LATHYRUS, noun. Genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea.

Wise words

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