Berg Platterbse vs Cirrhose Vetch

Lathyrus linifolius compared with Lathyrus cirrhosus

Key Differences

  • Berg Platterbse is Endangered while Cirrhose Vetch is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Berg Platterbse Cirrhose Vetch
Kingdom same Plantae (Pflanzen) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum same Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order same Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige) Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)
Family same Fabaceae Fabaceae
Genus same Lathyrus Lathyrus
Species Lathyrus linifolius Lathyrus cirrhosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Berg Platterbse and Cirrhose Vetch share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lathyrus.

Conservation Status

Berg Platterbse

EN — Endangered

Cirrhose Vetch

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Berg Platterbse Cirrhose Vetch
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Berg Platterbse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Cirrhose Vetch

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Berg Platterbse

The Bitter Vetch (Lathyrus linifolius) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Cirrhose Vetch

The Cirrhose Vetch (Lathyrus cirrhosus) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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