Monday 29 April 2013

Lathyrus clymenum

Lathyrus clymenum Crimson pea

This beautiful pea is native to the Mediterranean and flowers from March to May. It can climb to a height of 80cms. In Santorini in Greece it is cultivated and the seeds are used in a special Greek dish called Fava Santorinis.


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