Taxonomy
Lathyrus linifolius | Bitter-vetch | Corra meille
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Woods, riverbanks and heathy or rocky grassland
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Legume forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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Further information
The sea pea has been recognised as a vegetable since at least the Middle Ages. In more recent times the roots have been used as a subsistence crop in Scotland, either raw or dried. They have also been used for flavouring whiskey.