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grass pea

/ˈɡrɑːs piː/

Traducción: Planta leguminosa (Lathyrus sativus) cultivada por sus semillas comestibles, utilizada como fuente de alimento en partes de Asia y África, pero que puede causar latirismo si se consume en grandes cantidades durante períodos prolongados.

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/ˈɡrɑːs piː/C1formalculinary
  • esPlanta leguminosa (Lathyrus sativus) cultivada por sus semillas comestibles, utilizada como fuente de alimento en partes de Asia y África, pero que puede causar latirismo si se consume en grandes cantidades durante períodos prolongados.

A leguminous plant (Lathyrus sativus) cultivated for its edible seeds, commonly used as a food source in parts of Asia and Africa, but known to cause lathyrism if consumed in large quantities over a long period.

  1. Edible legume plantC1formal

    A leguminous plant (Lathyrus sativus) cultivated for its edible seeds, known for its drought resistance but potentially toxic if consumed in large quantities.

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    • Grass pea is a staple crop in some parts of Ethiopia and India.
    • Farmers grow grass pea because it can survive in poor soil conditions.
    • Excessive consumption of grass pea can lead to a neurological disorder called lathyrism.