Distribution of the Lathyrus L. 1753 (Fabales, Fabaceae) species in the Vojvodina Province

Abstract

Most of the Lathyrus species of the Vojvodina Province arc cultivated for fodder. They are protein-containing herbs which easily recover after grazing. Some perennial species survive in grassland communities for ten years or more. Certain species are important melliferous plants. In the Vojvodina Province, they inhabit different habitats like forests and grasslands, dry and wet sites, thus showing a wide distribution range. Besides their floristic and vegetation aspects, their role as green and dry fodder crops should be emphasized.

Keywords

• floral element
• fodder crop
• Lathyrus species
• range
• UTM grid
• the Vojvodina Province