Lathyrus cicera L. (Fabaceae) new species for the flora of Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The article presents data on new record of the Red pea for the fl ora of Republic of Moldova – Lathyrus cicera L. The diagnostic characters, distribution and habitat description are given. Due to the limited distribution located on the border of the natural range it is suggested the need to include Lathyrus cicera L. in the 4th edition of the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova as critically endangered species.