Manipur Forest Flora
A Comprehensive Database of Ligneous Plants of Manipur (India)
Designed & Developed by Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
| Family: Fabaceae | Genus: Lathyrus | Species: Lathyrus odoratus L. |
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Leaf |
Flower |
Fruit |
Bark |
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| Synonym | - | Flower Color | Red - Pink |
| Common Name | Flower Type | Solitary | |
| English / Trade Name | Sweet Vetchling | Flowering Period | April-June |
| Vernacular /Local Name | Hawaithrak Lei | Fruiting Period | Jan-March |
| Altitude | 1700-2700 m | Fruit Type | Pod |
| Habit | Climber | Fruit Details | The fruit is dry and splits open when ripe fruit length 40–70 mm |
| Habitat | Widely Cultivated | Bark Type | Smooth |
| Distribution | Introduced From Europe, The Native Range Mediterranean Region Italy | Bark Details | - |
| Distribution in manipur | Eastern | Origin | Exotic |
| Leaf Type | Compound | ||
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate (leaves born singly along stem) | ||
| Leaf Shape | Ovate | ||
| Description of Species | It is an annual climbing plant growing to a height of 1–2 metres (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in)where suitable support is available | Leaf Details | The Leaflets Are Ovate-oblong To Elliptic, 2-6cm Long, 0.7-3cm Wide, And Dark Green In Color |
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