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Image of Lathyrus sp. #2496
VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 2000-1250 m. 12 17, 2006
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| Species: | Lathyrus sp. #2496 | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fagales | |
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| English Name: | Wild pea | |
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| Record: | 2496 |
| About 13 Lathyrus in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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INTRODUCTIONThis plant in its appearance is very similar to Lathyrusa subandinus and is distinguished from it only through minor details (narrower leaves, bigger seeds, somewhat shorter fruits). |
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #2496 VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #2496 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #2496 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USES
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #2496 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPS
The germination of seeds is easy provided that you break the outer protective skin of the seed. For just a few seeds use a nail-clipper or a file (you have just to scratch the surface, taking off maybe a flake). For larger batches you can use sulphuric acid or mecahnical scarificators (please see specialized literature before attempting this, as use of concentrated acid is very dangerous). Soak the scarred seeds in water for about 24 hours. They should visiblly swell up. If not, yo have not scratched them sufficently. Plant immediately, and the seeds should germinate quickly. Needs good watering, exposure to sun, and average soil (not too rich and not too poor in organic matter) with good drainage. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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More photos (2) of Lathyrus sp. #2496 available here |
