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Names

• English - tuberous vetchling
• French - gesse tubéreuse
• Latin Name - Lathyrus tuberosus L.

Photos

Tuberous Vetchling

Current Status

• Ontario Weeds Act - noxious
• Other provinces - none
• Canadian Federal Seeds Act - no
• U.S. Federal Noxious Weed - no
• U.S. Noxious State Reg - none

Poisonous/Cautions

• Pub 505 - no
• NE Weeds - no
• Canadian Poison Plant - not listed
• Cornell Poison Plant - not listed

Distribution

• Cultivated fields, roadsides, pastures in scattered locations across Ontario.

Growth Habit

• Perennial

Method of Propagation

Control

• Control is difficult due to the presence of tubers and lack of control from most herbicides. Not listed on 2,4-D, Banvel or Roundup labels. Due to the presence of tubers, mowing will reduce the top growth but regrowth will occur.