Lathyrus tuberosus – Famine Foods

Lathyrus tuberosus

Uses

France: root recommended as a famine food cooked, or dried and reduced to flour for use in baking bread.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
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Misc:
Its improvement through selective cultivation is suggested.

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