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Cyprus Vetch, scientifically known as *Lathyrus ochrus*, belongs to the Fabaceae family and is an annual legume that thrives in a variety of Mediterranean climates, from southern Europe to northern Africa and parts of the Middle East. Cyprus Vetch (Latin: Lathyrus ochrus, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cyprus Vetch is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cyprus Vetch is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ALB, ALG, BAL, CNY, COR, and CYP. Cyprus Vetch thrives in light to medium soil with a pH of 7-7.5 and prefers dry to moist conditions.
Cyprus Vetch grows best in 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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