Taxonomic Composition and Use of the Genus Lathyrus L., Growing in the Territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

The presented report provides information on the systematic composition of species of the genus Lathyrus L. of the legume family, common in the flora of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. During the comparative analysis of the collected herbarium materials and literary sources, it was found that the genus Gulyulja of the legume family on the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is represented by 24 species, information on the current state of these species is reflected in the article. The prepared report also studies and shows ecological groups, geographical elements and altitudinal belts of species belonging to the genus Lathyrus L. of the legume family.