The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

Common name: Gorgone's Vetchling, טופח ארך-עמוד תת-מין מכונף, טופח ארך-עמוד

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Synonym: Lathyrus gorgonei

National red list: Endangered in Israel

Life form: Winter annual

Propagation: Sow in autumn during Oct.-Dec. 8% germination after 24 hr soak in warm water. Sowing mix 1:2:1 Coir:Perlite:Vermiculite+Osmocot.

Comments: Winter annual of the Mediterranean. Sub-species endemic to Golan hights & Dalton plateau in the upper Galilee.