earth-nut pea

[Lanell]

European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey

[GlendynaSlese]

The earth-nut pea, also known as Lathyrus tuberosus, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, native to Europe and western Asia. It produces tubers that are edible and consumed in some cultures, comparable to a nutty flavour. The plant can grow in various conditions and can adapt well to different environments. The tubers that develop from the plant are harvested in autumn and were historically used as food during periods of famine in Europe.