Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Fabales Bromhead
Family
Leguminosae
Genus
Lens Mill.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Lens culinaris Medik. (1787)
Synonymy:
  • = Lens esculenta Moench (1794) nom. illeg.
Vernacular Name(s):
lentil
 Biostatus
Exotic