Called “peas” in GBIF
Lathyrus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, and contains approximately 160 species. Commonly known as peavines or vetchlings, they are native to temperate areas, with a breakdown of 52 species in Europe, 30 species in North America, 78 in Asia, 24 in tropical East Africa, and 24 in temperate South America. There are annual and perennial species which may be climbing or bushy. This genus has numerous sections, including Orobus, which was once a separate genus. The genus has numerous synonyms, including Pisum, the ancient Latin name for the pea.
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Grass pea survives droughts that kill chickpeas and lentils, making it a lifeline crop in regions...
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Scientists mapped the genes that control how grass pea — a drought-tough legume eaten across South Asia and East Africa — fights off powdery mildew, a fungal disease that coats leaves in white powder and cuts yields. The study also released the computational tools used, so other researchers can build on the work.
