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Lathyrus linifolius var montanus | Also known as: Sweet pea | Rating: votes| Print / Pdf
Lathyrus linifolius var montanus or bitter-vetch is a hardy plant that grows in woodlands and hedges. It grows wild across much of Europe. It has narrow green leaves that grow in pairs along the stalk. The flowers are a bright purple and pink colour, with two petals, similar in shape to a snapdragon, with a curved lower 'lip'. It's an easy plant to grow. It will grow in moist and well-drained soil and prefers a neutral or acid soil. The seeds can be cooked in the same way as you would treat sweet chestnuts, and the root is also edible. You can serve it boiled or roasted. It has a sweet flavour and it's highly nutritious. It will grow in partial shade but prefers the sun.