Tuberous pea

Lathyrus tuberosus

root

Small black tubers tasting of chestnut, once dug up in wheat fields.

Origin

Europe and western Asia

Season (United States)

September to November

Preparation

Tubers only, cooked: its seeds, like those of other vetchlings, are not eaten in quantity.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is a vetchling, cousin of the sweet pea, that stores its reserves underground.