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alverjilla

Scientific Name: Adesmia bicolor

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Alverjilla: A Botanical Overview

The term "Alverjilla" appears in various contexts, referring to different plants, most notably within the Fabaceae (legume) family. This overview compiles available information to provide a botanical perspective.

Common Names and Scientific Nomenclature

  • Common Name: Alverjilla
  • The term "alverjilla" is commonly associated with Vicia angustifolia and Adesmia bicolor.
  • Other common names include: alverja silvestre and algarrobilla de monte.

Taxonomy and Classification

  • Adesmia bicolor:
    • Kingdom: (Implied) Plantae (based on context)
    • Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)
    • Group: Dicot
  • Vicia villosa: Mentioned as "alverjilla vellosa" in Spanish.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Vicia benghalensis, described as "Alverjilla de Bengala", is an annual or biennial plant with hairs (up to 1.5 mm) that can be erect or adpressed, sometimes reddish.

Distribution and Habitat

  • "Alverjilla de Bengala" (Vicia benghalensis) is referenced, suggesting a possible association with the Bengal region.
  • Argentina is mentioned in relation to selling Alverjilla seeds and plants.
  • Ecuador is mentioned as using the term to describe "guisante de olor" or a variety of almorta.

Further Information

  • Lexico comun
  • Real Academia Española