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BITTER-VETCH Lathyrus linifolius (Fabaceae) Height to 50cm
Upright, almost hairless perennial with winged stems. Found in grassy places, heaths and woods, mainly on acid soils. FLOWERS are 15mm long, red fading to blue or green; in groups of 5-12 flowers (Apr-Jul). FRUITS are brown pods, 4cm long. LEAVES have 2-4 pairs of narrow leaflets and no tendril. STATUS-Widespread and locally common.
Upright, almost hairless perennial with winged stems. Found in grassy places, heaths and woods, mainly on acid soils. FLOWERS are 15mm long, red fading to blue or green; in groups of 5-12 flowers (Apr-Jul). FRUITS are brown pods, 4cm long. LEAVES have 2-4 pairs of narrow leaflets and no tendril. STATUS-Widespread and locally common.
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