ISSN:
1617-6278
Keywords:
Lathyrus sativus
;
Lathyrus cicera
;
Ethnobotany
;
Cultivation history
;
Spain
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Archaeology
,
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Recent ethnographic research carried out in Spain has allowed the cultivation ofLathyrus sativus L. andL. cicera L. to be documented. Both species already appear in the Spanish archaeological record. Grown under traditional farming systems,L. sativus L. andL. cicera L. are still used for human consumption (onlyL. sativus L.) and both are used for fodder. Data on cultivation history, fanning practices, crop processing sequence and uses are here presented, which will enable a better understanding of their possible roles in prehistoric times.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02042842