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Lathyrus genus of plants in legume family Fabaceae; toxin is 3-aminopropionitrile; causes neurological disease, including excitability, convulsions and death without skeletal lesions; includes L. angulatus, L. aphaca, L. cicera, L. clymenum, L. hookeri, L. latifolius, L. nissolia (grass vetchling), L. polymorphus subsp. incanus, L. pusillus (singletary pea), L. sativus, L. splendens (Pride of California), L. sylvestris, L. tingitatus (Tangier pea). Lathyrus hirsutus causes poisoning in cattle, the main sign being lameness due to pain in the feet. Called also Kaley pea, wild winter pea, Indian pea. Lathyrus odoratus the ornamental sweetpea, of which the seeds cause skeletal abnormality when fed experimentally; may cause equine stringhalt. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If you have a trellis that is in search of a vine, plant a native sweet pea, Lathyrus splendens ``Pride of California,'' at the base of the trellis. Campbell, a retired Lathyrus breeder at Agriculture Canada's research station in Morden, Manitoba. New offerings include Lathyrus latifolius, a late-summer sweet pea in red, pink and white on 4- to 8-foot-tall climbing vines; Molly Sanderson pansies, jet-black and 6 to 8 inches tall against soft green foliage for low borders and shady spots; and the Hot Spot Garden, a combination of plants - hibiscus, Russian sage, black-eyed Susans, orange glories, maiden pinks and Stella D'Oro day lillies - that will cover an area 4 by 8 1/2 feet, blooming even in very hot weather. |
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