Grass Pea /Lathyrus Sativus /Karai Saak

18. Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L) (Kalai Saak)

About

The leaves are pinnate, opposite, encompassing 2 pairs of leaflets and a terminal tendril. The leaflets are sessile, linear-lanceolate, 5-7.5 cm long x 1 cm broad. The flowers are solitary, borne on axillary shoots. They can be bright blue, reddish purple, red, pink, or white in colour. Grass pea is the most economically important and widely cultivated crop for human consumption. Grass pea seeds are a common staple food in many Asian and African countries.

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Nutritions

Grass pea contains variable amounts of protein, from 15 to 30% depending on maturity.

Uses

These leaves as well as seeds are consumed.