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Asparagus pea, scientifically known as Lotus tetragonolobus, is an annual plant native to regions including Algeria, Baleares, Cape Verde, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Islands, Egypt, Greece, and other Mediterranean areas. Asparagus Pea (Latin: Lotus tetragonolobus, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Asparagus Pea is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Asparagus Pea is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ALG, BAL, CVI, COR, CYP, and EAI. Asparagus pea thrives in light to medium soil with a pH of 7-7.5 and prefers dry to moist conditions.
Asparagus Pea 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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