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chícharo
Lathyrus sativus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="indian-pea"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Angola), Asia (5 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Fabales
(Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Lathyrus
Species
Lathyrus sativus
(chícharo)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
chícharo
French
Gesse blanche
German
Saat-Platterbse
Portuguese
chícaro
Arabic
gelban
Similar Species in Lathyrus
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Afaca
Lathyrus aphaca
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Almorta Tangerina
Lathyrus tingitanus
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Alverja de Monte
Lathyrus magellanicus
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Arveja Tuberosa
Lathyrus tuberosus
Least Concern
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chícharo-preto
Lathyrus ochrus
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Chorreque
Lathyrus odoratus
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Cicercha purpurina
Lathyrus clymenum
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Cicércula
Lathyrus cicera
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of chícharo?
The scientific name of chícharo is Lathyrus sativus. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.
Where does chícharo live?
chícharo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Angola), Asia (5 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Albania, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.
What family does chícharo belong to?
chícharo (Lathyrus sativus) belongs to the genus Lathyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does chícharo belong to?
chícharo (Lathyrus sativus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of chícharo?
The closest relatives of chícharo in the genus Lathyrus include Afaca, Almorta Tangerina, Alverja de Monte, Arveja Tuberosa, chícharo-preto.
Genus Lathyrus — 20 Species
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Afaca
Lathyrus aphaca
Almorta Tangerina
Lathyrus tingitanus
Alverja de Monte
Lathyrus magellanicus
Arveja Tuberosa
Lathyrus tuberosus
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chícharo
Lathyrus sativus
chícharo-preto
Lathyrus ochrus
Chorreque
Lathyrus odoratus
Cicercha purpurina
Lathyrus clymenum
Cicércula
Lathyrus cicera
Cicércula Anual
Lathyrus annuus
Cicércula Silvestre
Lathyrus sylvestris
Guija Velluda
Lathyrus hirsutus
Persian Everlasting Pea
Lathyrus rotundifolius
Angled pea
Lathyrus angulatus
Pea
Lathyrus pannonicus
Cirrhose Vetch
Lathyrus cirrhosus
Spring Pea
Lathyrus vernus
Beach Pea
Lathyrus japonicus
Vetchling
Lathyrus blepharicarpus
Two-flowered Everlasting-pea
Lathyrus grandiflorus
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