Lathyrus sativus (Kheshari) – Botanical Profile, Ecology, and Regional Significance Lathyrus sativus, commonly known as Kheshari, grass pea, or chickling pea, is an annual leguminous plant cultivated and naturalized across vast regions of South Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. Historically valued for its resilience under adverse climatic conditions, this species occupies a unique […]