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Chickling Vetch |
Lathyrus cicera L. (Fam: FABACEAE.)
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| Nomenclature |
Species name: |
Lathyrus cicera L. |
Author(s): |
Carl von Linné;
Sweden, 1707-1778
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Principal Synonyms: |
Lathyrus aegaeus, Lathyrus dubius, Lathyrus erythrinus, Lathyrus purpureus |
Common names: |
Chickling Vetch, Red Vetchling, Red Peavine, Flat Pod Peavine |
Maltese names: |
Ġilbiena tas-Serp |
Plant Family: |
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Status: |
Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands |
Remarks: |
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| Specifications & Description |
Life Cycle: | Annual. |
Growth Form: | THEROPHYTE (Annuals) |
Habitat: | In fallow fields or field tracks, rocky grounds rich in soil. |
Frequency: | Scarce |
Localities in Malta: | Uncommon. Few specimens found in Buskett (Ta' Laroka) and Wied Qirda. Was more common in the past. |
Plant Height: | 20-80cm. |
| Mar - Apr |
Protection in Malta: | Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) |
Red List 1989: | Not listed in the Flora section of the National Red Data Book (Lanfranco, 1989) |
Poison: | Data not available |
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