lathyrus

• Род вьющихся трав, встречающихся в Старом Свете и умеренных регионах Северной и Южной Америки, включающий такие виды, как чина и дикий горошек.

A genus of climbing herbs found in the Old World and temperate regions of North and South America, including species such as vetchling and wild pea.

proper noun

1. Genus of climbing herbsB2formalscientific

   A genus of climbing herbaceous plants, known as vetchlings or wild peas, native to the Old World and temperate regions of North and South America.

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   • Lathyrus species are often grown for their colorful flowers and climbing habit.
   • Many Lathyrus plants, such as the sweet pea, are cultivated in gardens worldwide.
   • The genus Lathyrus includes both annual and perennial climbing herbs.
   • Some varieties of Lathyrus are used in traditional medicine.

   Synonymsvetchlingwild pea