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Flowers of the Elan Meadows

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Fiona Gomersall

Bitter-vetch

Lathyrus linifolius

Bitter-vetch is a member of the Pea family, the

Fabaceae. The leaves are pinnate, with 2 to 4 pairs of

narrow, lanceolate leaflets. Tendrils are absent. The

inflorescence is long-stalked with 2 to 6 bright pink

flowers which turn blue or green with age.

An indicator of good quality, more acidic meadows.

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