Lens culinaris Medikus Subsp. culinaris
Status: Accepted
Genus: Lens Miller
Tribe: Vicieae
Rank: Subsp.
Subspecies: culinaris
Subspecies authority: Medikus
References: [3296][3297]
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- Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
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- Cultigen not known in the wild
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- Not commonly found outside cultivation, but escapes are found. [3296] [3297]
- Ranks among the oldest and most appreciated grain legumes of the Old World. [2909]
- Seed protein content is high (about 25%). [2909]
- Constitutes an important source of protein in many communities. [2909]
- World production 3.1 M tonnes on 3.3 M hectares in 2000. [3298]
Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:18:33